Francis Bedford Collection

Sidmouth, West of Esplanade, 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Sidmouth, West of Esplanade, 1860/94. Albumen print

Exmouth from the Warren, 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Exmouth from the Warren, 1860/94. Albumen print

Arabesques painted in fresco on a partially-coloured ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua
FLO4987909 Arabesques painted in fresco on a partially-coloured ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch

Arabesques painted in fresco on a white ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua
FLO4987904 Arabesques painted in fresco on a white ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio
FLO4987900 Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio, Francesco Penni, Vincenzio da San Gimignano, Pellegrino da Modena

Medieval stainless-glass window designs. St. Cunibert's Cologne 12,17, Canterbury Cathedral 15, St
FLO4987867 Medieval stainless-glass window designs. St. Cunibert's Cologne 12,17, Canterbury Cathedral 15, St. Denis Abbey 16,26, Bourges Cathedral 18-25,27,29, and Angers Cathedral 28

Varieties of Moorish spandrils of arches from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
FLO4987799 Varieties of Moorish spandrils of arches from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. The Centre Arch of the Court of Lions 1, entrance to the Divan, Hall of the Two Sisters 2

Medieval illuminated manuscripts from the 12th century 1-12, and 13th century 13
FLO4987883 Medieval illuminated manuscripts from the 12th century 1-12, and 13th century 13. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851
FLO4987829 Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of

Mosaics and marble pavements in the Byzantine style. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The
FLO4987767 Mosaics and marble pavements in the Byzantine style. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Egyptian ornaments featuring the pendant lotus from cornices, tombs, sarcophagi, necklaces, and walls
FLO4987879 Egyptian ornaments featuring the pendant lotus from cornices, tombs, sarcophagi, necklaces, and walls. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament

Conventional leaves and flowers from an illuminated manuscript. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen
FLO4987864 Conventional leaves and flowers from an illuminated manuscript. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Egyptian ornaments to capitals of columns showing lotus and papyrus leaves
FLO4987882 Egyptian ornaments to capitals of columns showing lotus and papyrus leaves. Capitals from the Temple at Thebes Oasis 4,7,10, Portico at Edfu 5, Philae Island Temple 6,11

Medieval stained glass designs. Church at Attenberg 1,5,6,8, York Cathedral 2,4,7, Southwell Church 3
FLO4987862 Medieval stained glass designs. Church at Attenberg 1,5,6,8, York Cathedral 2,4,7, Southwell Church 3, Soissons Cathedral 9,11, St

Decoration of the dome of the tomb of Soliman (Suleymaniye), Constantinople (Istanbul)
FLO4987783 Decoration of the dome of the tomb of Soliman (Suleymaniye), Constantinople (Istanbul). Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Arabesques painted in fresco on a full-coloured ground from the Palazzo del Te, Mantua, from designs by Giulio Romano
FLO4987906 Arabesques painted in fresco on a full-coloured ground from the Palazzo del Te, Mantua, from designs by Giulio Romano

Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851
FLO4987813 Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of

Varieties of Moorish interlaced designs from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
FLO4987806 Varieties of Moorish interlaced designs from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Borders on mosaic Dados, 1-5,16,18, plaster ornaments on the walls 6-12,14, square stops 13,15

Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio
FLO4987884 Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio, Francesco Penni, Vincenzio da San Gimignano, Pellegrino da Modena

Specimens of painted lacquer-work from the Collection at the India House. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen
FLO4987845 Specimens of painted lacquer-work from the Collection at the India House. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Specimens of the interlaced style in Celtic ornament. Ribbons from illuminated manuscripts, gospels, Bibles, etc
FLO4987842 Specimens of the interlaced style in Celtic ornament. Ribbons from illuminated manuscripts, gospels, Bibles, etc

Painted lacquer-work from the Collection at the India House. Vase with bouquet of flowers inside a floral border
FLO4987837 Painted lacquer-work from the Collection at the India House. Vase with bouquet of flowers inside a floral border

Varieties of Moorish square diapers from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Frieze over columns in the Court of the Lions 1
FLO4987823 Varieties of Moorish square diapers from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Frieze over columns in the Court of the Lions 1, and panelling in windows. Hall of the Ambassadors 2

Floral patterns from a Persian manuscript, South Kensington Museum. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen
FLO4987805 Floral patterns from a Persian manuscript, South Kensington Museum. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Mosaics from walls and pavements of houses in Cairo. Arabian design. In black and white marble with red tile
FLO4987774 Mosaics from walls and pavements of houses in Cairo. Arabian design. In black and white marble with red tile. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of

Painted Byzantine ornaments. From C6th mosaics and marble pavements in Sta
FLO4987765 Painted Byzantine ornaments. From C6th mosaics and marble pavements in Sta. Sofia, Constantinople 1-6, 8-9, 10-11, marble pavement in Agios Pantokrator 7

Specimens of the spiral, diagonal and zoomorphic designs in Celtic ornament, and later Anglo-Saxon ornament
FLO4987850 Specimens of the spiral, diagonal and zoomorphic designs in Celtic ornament, and later Anglo-Saxon ornament. Initials, ribbons and animals from illuminated manuscripts

Conventional rendering of flowers and fruit painted on porcelain, China. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen
FLO4987848 Conventional rendering of flowers and fruit painted on porcelain, China. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Collection of decorative borders from edifices in Pompeii (from Wilhelm Zahn's Pompeii)
FLO4637832 Collection of decorative borders from edifices in Pompeii (from Wilhelm Zahn's Pompeii). Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch

Collection of decorative pilasters and friezes from edifices in Pompeii from Wilhelm Zahn's Pompeii
FLO4637835 Collection of decorative pilasters and friezes from edifices in Pompeii from Wilhelm Zahn's Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament

Egyptian decorations featuring feather, palm leaf, and lotus designs. Fan made of feathers 1
FLO4987817 Egyptian decorations featuring feather, palm leaf, and lotus designs. Fan made of feathers 1, feather horse headdress 2,3, leaf fans 4-6, royal headdress 7,8, lotus design 9,10

Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851
FLO4987822 Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of

Egyptian ornaments to capitals of columns showing papyrus and palm leaves
FLO4987847 Egyptian ornaments to capitals of columns showing papyrus and palm leaves. Papyrus capitals from the Temple of Luxor 1,3, from the Memnonium 2, from the Philae Island Temple 11,13,14

Medieval illuminated manuscripts from the 13th century 13,14, 14th century 1,3-6,8-11, and 15th century 2,7,12,15
FLO4987881 Medieval illuminated manuscripts from the 13th century 13,14, 14th century 1,3-6,8-11, and 15th century 2,7,12,15

Bangor, The Britannia Bridge, From Anglesey (258), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Bangor, The Britannia Bridge, From Anglesey (258), Printed 1860 circa

Bettws-Y-Coed, The Fair Glen (698), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Bettws-Y-Coed, The Fair Glen (698), Printed 1860 circa

Bettws-Y-Coed, The Swallow Falls From Below (696), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Bettws-Y-Coed, The Swallow Falls From Below (696), Printed 1860 circa

Bettws-Y-Coed, The Miner's Bridge (693), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Bettws-Y-Coed, The Miner's Bridge (693), Printed 1860 circa

Conwy Castle, general view looking west (702), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Conwy Castle, general view looking west (702), Printed 1860 circa

Conway Castle From The Road (689), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Conway Castle From The Road (689), Printed 1860 circa

Conway Castle & Suspension Bridge From The Island (687), Printed c.1860. Creator: Francis Bedford
Conway Castle & Suspension Bridge From The Island (687), Printed c.1860

Snowdon, From Nantlle Lakes (583), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Snowdon, From Nantlle Lakes (583), Printed 1860 circa

Llandudno From Above The Baths (684), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Llandudno From Above The Baths (684), Printed 1860 circa

Snowdon, From Llyn Llydaw (528) (image 2 of 2), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Snowdon, From Llyn Llydaw (528) (image 2 of 2), Printed 1860 circa

Beddgelert, The Bridge & Moel Hebog, No. 3 (518), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Beddgelert, The Bridge & Moel Hebog, No. 3 (518), Printed 1860 circa

Beddgelert, Pont Aberglaslyn, From Below Bridge, No. 2. (517), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Beddgelert, Pont Aberglaslyn, From Below Bridge, No. 2. (517), Printed 1860 circa

Beddgelert, Pass Of Aberglaslyn, From The Road (515), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Beddgelert, Pass Of Aberglaslyn, From The Road (515), Printed 1860 circa

Llanberis, The Pass, From Above The Bridge, No. 2. (524), Printed 1860 circa. Creator: Francis Bedford
Llanberis, The Pass, From Above The Bridge, No. 2. (524), Printed 1860 circa

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"Capturing the Beauty: Francis Bedford's Timeless Landscapes" Step into the enchanting world of Francis Bedford, a renowned photographer whose lens transported viewers to picturesque destinations in the 19th century. With his keen eye for detail and mastery of composition, Bedford immortalized breathtaking scenes that continue to captivate audiences today. In "Lynmouth from the Sea, " we are greeted by a mesmerizing coastal view, where crashing waves meet rugged cliffs. The tranquility of Ilfracombe's Capstone Parade and Wildersmouth is beautifully juxtaposed against nature's raw power. Meanwhile, Cheltenham's Promenade exudes elegance with its stately architecture and bustling atmosphere. Venturing further north, Bangor beckons us with Garth Pleasure Grounds and Pier—a testament to Victorian leisure pursuits. Mars Hill in Lynmouth offers an elevated perspective on this charming village nestled amidst rolling hills. Glen Lyn enchants with its rustic bridge spanning over glistening waters. Carnarvon Castle stands tall against the Straights—an imposing fortress steeped in history that transports us back in time. In Bettws-y-Coed, we witness the majesty of Swallow Falls cascading from above—a true natural wonder. Barmouth reveals itself from above Bellevue—its sandy shores stretching as far as the eye can see. Exeter invites us into Countess Weir Cottages—quaint abodes tucked away along serene riverbanks. Chester showcases both architectural marvels—the meticulously preserved God's Providence House from 1652—and spiritual grandeur seen through Chester Cathedral when viewed from atop ancient walls. Francis Bedford's photographs transcend time, allowing us to immerse ourselves in these idyllic landscapes captured over a century ago. Each image tells a story—one filled with beauty, serenity, and historical significance—all thanks to this visionary artist who forever etched his name into photography’s rich tapestry.