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West front, Wells Cathedral

Photograph
1840-1862 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photograph depicting the west front with central portal of a cathedral. There are two figures in the doorway.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleWest front, Wells Cathedral (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Albumen print
Brief description
Photograph by Roger Fenton, 'West front, Wells Cathedral'. England, 1840-1862
Physical description
Photograph depicting the west front with central portal of a cathedral. There are two figures in the doorway.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34.9cm (Note: Taken from Photography Department index card catalogue)
  • Width: 41.7cm (Note: Taken from Photography Department index card catalogue)
Object history
Purchased 1864
Place depicted
Bibliographic reference
Taken from Photography Department index card catalogue
Collection
Accession number
41253

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Record createdNovember 7, 2007
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