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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

Construction of the Mausoleum at Frogmore

26 - 26 Sep 1864

Albumen print | 20.4 x 15.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2101554

Photograph of a view of the Royal Mausoleum during its construction. The building is viewed through a number of trees. Scaffolding can be seen on the lower level of the building.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • annotation: September 26. 1864. [beneath work, left side]

  • 20.4 x 15.2 cm (image)

    37.4 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Home Park
                  • Frogmore Estate [Windsor Home Park]
                    • Royal Mausoleum [Frogmore Estate]
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Trees
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs