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    DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

    Stag shot by the Prince

    30 - 30 Sep 1852

    Coated salted paper print | 9.1 x 13.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2116983

    Photograph of a dead stag, splayed out in a wooden wheelbarrow. The animal's head faces towards the camera. The stag was shot by Prince Albert (1819-61) in Carrop Wood (possible Carrot Wood, near Carrot Hill).

    The caption indicates the stag weighed 14 stone and 6 pounds.

    In her diary for 20 September 1850, Queen Victoria writes: 'Drove with Albert in the post chaise to the "Irons", & we saw deer on our way. He got out there, & in a few minutes I heard a shot, & on returning to the carriage I found Albert with/ Grant & McDonald, dragging down a fine heavy stag.'

    • Creator(s)

      Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    • annotation: Stag shot by the Prince in Carap Wood near the road (V.R. there)/ Calotype by Dr Becker. [break] Sept: 30th 1852_ weighed 14 st 6 lbs [beneath work]

    • 9.1 x 13.1 cm (image)

    • From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Biological sciences
          • Zoology
            • Animals
              • Mammals
                • Deer
                  • Red deer
                    • Stags (male deer)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Animal husbandry
            • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
              • Hunting methods
                • Stalking
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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