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Francis Bedford — Sidmouth, West of Esplanade

Francis Bedford

Sidmouth, West of Esplanade

1860

Bedford's albumen print captures the genteel seaside resort with the crisp detail characteristic of mid-Victorian topographical photography, documenting England's emerging tourist destinations.

Medium
Albumen print

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Francis Bedford, Sidmouth, West of Esplanade, 1860

Bedford's albumen print captures the genteel seaside resort with the crisp detail characteristic of mid-Victorian topographical photography, documenting England's emerging tourist destinations.

Medium
Albumen print
Year
1860
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monochrome, Albumen Print, Coastal, Serene, Documentary, 19th Century, Architectural, Photograph, Landscape, British

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art