| Charles Clifford Court of Lions, Alhambra Palace, Granada [Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol. I] 1858 (ca) Albumen print 30.0 x 43.0 cm (image) The Royal Collection RCIN 2700095 LL/93165 Photograph of the Court of Lions in the Alhambra, Granada. In the foreground is a central fountain in the shape of a dodecagon carved from marble and supported on the backs of stone lions. In the background, fine pillars support porticos with stone filigree arches. A portico on the right features lancet arches with Muqarnas decorative work. A man, seated on the ground, leans against one of the pillars of the portico.
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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