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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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After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73) (artist)
(12.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room/ North Side

[above work] The Queen, Febry 10th 1840./ [below work] F. WINTERHALTER. 1840./ Oil on Canvas. 27 in x 17 in.
8.9 x 7.0 cm (image, oval)

28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
  Decorative techniques & surface decoration
  Floral decorations
  Wreaths
  Wreaths-Orange Blossom
- Science, Medicine and Technology
  Industries, Crafts and Trades
  Clothing
  Headgear
  Veils
  Jewellery
  Brooches
  Necklaces
  Earrings
- Social sciences
  Ethnology
  Social customs
  Marriage
  Royal Weddings
  Wedding Ceremonial Costume
- Genealogy and Heraldry
  Orders (honour)
  Order of the Garter (England)
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  Earth sciences
  Precious & semiprecious stones
  Gemstones
  Diamonds (gems, jewels)
  Sapphires

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'The Queen, February 10th, 1840'

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