The cannon 'Mons Meg' at Edinburgh Castle, and a private in the 2nd battalion of Royal Scots who garrisoned the Castle in 1846

David Octavius Hill (Scottish, 1802–1870) and Robert Adamson (Scottish, 1821–1848)

Created 1846

Curatorial Overview

“The cannon 'Mons Meg' at Edinburgh Castle, and a private in the 2nd battalion of Royal Scots who garrisoned the Castle in 1846 is an internationally celebrated Salted paper print created by David Octavius Hill (1846). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.”

Object Details

MediumSalted paper print

DimensionsImage/paper: 27.5 × 37.1 cm (10 7/8 × 14 5/8 in.)

Archive / MuseumThe Art Institute of Chicago

Credit LinePhotography Gallery Fund

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Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of David Octavius Hill (Scottish, 1802–1870) and Robert Adamson (Scottish, 1821–1848)

19th century • Scotland • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries

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