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 Manchester
circa 1867Albumen print | 26.3 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800255
Photograph of a full length sculpture of Prince Albert (1819-61), seen facing slightly towards the left. Prince Albert wears the robes of the garter.
The pedestal is inscribed with: 'ALBERT/THE/GREAT/AND/GOOD' and also features an inscription of Prince Albert's own words, reading: 'THE VISITINGS OF THE ALMIGHTY/CAN BE REALISED ONLY BY PEACE, LOVE, AND READY ASSISTANCE/NOT ONLY BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS, BUT BETWEEN THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH'.
The statue is currently positioned in the Prince Albert memorial in Albert Square, Manchester.
The pedestal is inscribed with: 'ALBERT/THE/GREAT/AND/GOOD' and also features an inscription of Prince Albert's own words, reading: 'THE VISITINGS OF THE ALMIGHTY/CAN BE REALISED ONLY BY PEACE, LOVE, AND READY ASSISTANCE/NOT ONLY BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS, BUT BETWEEN THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH'.
The statue is currently positioned in the Prince Albert memorial in Albert Square, Manchester.
Creator(s)
After Matthew Noble (1818-76) (sculptor)
Unknown Person (photographer)
26.3 x 15.6 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Statues
- Sculpture
- Plastic arts
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater Manchester [England]
- Manchester [Greater Manchester]
- Greater Manchester [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
