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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 Salford

c. 1864

Albumen print | 26.2 x 14.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2800251

Photograph of a full length sculpture of Prince Albert (1819-61), captured in profile. The sculpture depicts Prince Albert in his robes as Chancellor of Cambridge. The sculpture is displayed on a tall plinth. There are three steps at the bottom of the plinth.

The statue was intended for display in Salford.

  • Creator(s)

    After Matthew Noble (1818-76) (sculptor)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
    Matthew Noble (1818-76)

  • 26.2 x 14.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
          • Statues
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater Manchester [England]
              • Salford [Greater Manchester]
            • Lancashire [England]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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