Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73)
'The Queen, February 10th, 1840' c.1863-5
Albumen print | 8.9 x 7.0 cm (image, oval) | RCIN 2373713
Photograph of a painting of Queen Victoria. This painting is currently held by the Royal Collection (RCIN 400885). Queen Victoria is depicted dressed in her wedding wreath and veil, and wears a brooch given to her by Prince Albert on their wedding day.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This painting was displayed in Prince Albert's dressing room, on the north side.
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Creator(s)
After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73) (artist)
Subject(s)
Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) -
annotation: (12.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room/ North Side [upper mount]annotation: [above work] The Queen, Febry 10th 1840./ [below work] F. WINTERHALTER. 1840./ Oil on Canvas. 27 in x 17 in. [around photograph]
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8.9 x 7.0 cm (image, oval)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
- Floral decorations
- Wreaths
- Wreaths-Orange Blossom
- Wreaths
- Floral decorations
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Veils
- Headgear
- Jewellery
- Brooches
- Necklaces
- Earrings
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Social customs
- Marriage
- Royal Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonial Costume
- Marriage
- Social customs
- Ethnology
- Genealogy and Heraldry
- Orders (honour)
- Order of the Garter (England)
- Orders (honour)
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Earth sciences
- Precious & semiprecious stones
- Gemstones
- Diamonds (gems, jewels)
- Sapphires
- Gemstones
- Precious & semiprecious stones
- Earth sciences
- visual works
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The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.