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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

    CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

    Prince Albert (1819-61)

    1861

    Albumen print | 9.9 x 6.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2418598

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Albert, standing, facing towards the camera. He poses with his left hand on hip and his right hand holding his jacket. He poses beside a table on which stands a statuette of the Venus de Milo and a selection of books. A globe is on the floor next to the Prince. 

    The photograph is in an envelope marked A. (Silvy).

    • Creator(s)

      Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

    • 9.9 x 6.4 cm (whole object)

    • A label on a brass tablet (RCIN 55344) suggests that the photograph was 'always placed on the Queen's writing table'

    • Subject(s)
      • Geography
        • Globes
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