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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

15 - 15 Dec 1863

Albumen print | 20.5 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2101509

Photograph of the Royal Mausoleum during construction. The lower part of the building is surrounded by timber scaffolding.  
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • annotation: December 15. 1863. [beneath work]

  • 20.5 x 15.6 cm (image)

  • 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