Victoria commissioned works that memorialised her beloved husband
After Matthew Noble (1818-76)
From the Sketch of the Statue for Leeds c. 1865
Albumen print | 28.1 x 16.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800253
Photograph of a full length sculpture of Prince Albert (1819-61), seen in three-quarters view. Prince Albert wears robes and holds a document in his left hand. The sculpture is shown on a tall plinth, set on a pedestal. The plinth is inscribed with Prince Albert's words: `THE STUDY OF THE LAWS/BY WHICH THE ALMIGHTY GOVERNS THE UNIVERSE/IS OUR BOUNDEN DUTY'. Beneath this inscription is a second inscription reading: `ALBERT/PRINCE CONSORT/1862'.
The statue was intended for display in Leeds.
The statue was intended for display in Leeds.
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Creator(s)
After Matthew Noble (1818-76) (sculptor)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)Matthew Noble (1818-76) -
28.1 x 16.0 cm (image)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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