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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

AFTER MATTHEW NOBLE (1818-76)

From the Sketch of the Statue for Leeds

c. 1865

Albumen print | 25.7 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800254

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. He points to the document with his right hand. The sculpture is shown on a plinth.

The statue was intended for display in Leeds.

  • Creator(s)

    After Matthew Noble (1818-76) (sculptor)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
    Matthew Noble (1818-76)
  • 25.7 x 15.6 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • History of costume
            • Costume-Classical
              • Costume-Classical-Greek
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
          • Statues
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Yorkshire and the Humber [England]
              • West Yorkshire [Yorkshire and the Humber]
                • Leeds [West Yorkshire]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums