Edinburgh Castle from Esplanade

Photograph

Purdue University Galleries

Name/Title

Edinburgh Castle from Esplanade

Entry/Object ID

1987.04.067

Description

The image captures the Edinburgh Castle. The castle is in the background on the side of a cliff while in the front yard/street, the guards are training. The guards are in group into a two line formation with six groups. There are some guards on horseback while the rest are standing. There are some onlookers on the sidewalk watching the guards.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Albumen Print

Subject

castle, guards

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Scotland

Acquisition

Accession

1987.04

Source or Donor

Walter Johnson

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Walter Johnson

Made/Created

Artist

James Valentine

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

bottom right

Transcription

EDINBURGH CASTLE FROM ESPLANADE. 170 J.V.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Notes

location, print/copy number, artist initial (james valentine)

Dimensions

Height

7-9/16 in

Width

11-3/8 in