Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
AFTER MATTHEW NOBLE (1818-76)
From the Sketch of a Colossal Bust for Bath, by M. Noble
circa 1862Albumen print | 24.1 x 13.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800249
Photograph of a sculptural bust of Prince Albert (1819-61), displayed on a plinth. Prince Albert is shown gazing forward, with drapery hanging over his shoulders. The plinth is carved with a wreath that surrounds text reading `ALBERT THE GOOD'.
The sculpture was intended to be displayed in Bath.
The sculpture was intended to be displayed in Bath.
Creator(s)
After Matthew Noble (1818-76) (sculptor)
Unknown Person (photographer)
24.1 x 13.4 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Statues
- Busts (sculpture)
- Sculpture
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
- Floral decorations
- Wreaths
- Wreaths-Foliage
- Wreaths
- Floral decorations
- Plastic arts
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
