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
c. 1867Albumen print | 25.6 x 15.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800256
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 final statue is currently positioned in the Prince Albert memorial in Albert Square, Manchester.
The final statue is currently positioned in the Prince Albert memorial in Albert Square, Manchester.
Creator(s)
After Matthew Noble (1818-76) (sculptor)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)Matthew Noble (1818-76)25.6 x 15.4 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
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Side arms (weapons)
- Swords
- Side arms (weapons)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
