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Memorial works

Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband

      RCIN 420269

      A heavily worked miniature by Moira, based on a photograph taken by John Mayall on 1 December 1861, shortly before the Prince Consort's untimely death, showing him seated, three-quarter-length, writing at a table (RCIN 2105675). The artist has made an alteration to the contour of the sitter's right lapel.

      Signed lower left in red paint: E. Moira. ft.