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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

UNKNOWN PERSON

Interior of Royal Mausoleum

21 - 21 Feb 1866

Albumen print | 31.1 x 37.3 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2101582

Photograph of an interior view of the Royal Mausoleum. The view shows a ceiling panel depicting Christ carrying the cross. The panel is surrounded by four other decorative panels.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Jesus Christ

  • annotation: FEB. 21. 1866. [beneath lower left corner of work]

  • 31.1 x 37.3 cm (page dimensions)

    22.9 x 27.9 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Home Park
                  • Frogmore Estate [Windsor Home Park]
                    • Royal Mausoleum [Frogmore Estate]
                      • Victoria and Albert Mausoleum-Interiors [Windsor Home Park]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Construction
        • Structural parts of buildings
          • Ceilings
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Arches
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Life of Christ
            • Passion of Christ
              • Christ Carrying the Cross
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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