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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

UNKNOWN PERSON

'Albert's Sitting room'; Prince Albert's (1819-61) Sitting room

1861

Albumen print | 5.6 x 7.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2513479

Photograph of an interior view of Prince Albert's (1819-61) Sitting Room in Windsor Castle. There is a writing desk and fireplace in the room.

Queen Victoria has captioned the photograph 'Albert's Sitting room'.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • annotation: Albert's Sitting room. 1861- [beneath work]

  • 5.6 x 7.9 cm (image)

    9.4 x 6.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Desks
            • Writing desks
      • Construction
        • Structural parts of buildings
          • Fireplaces
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums