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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

GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

Interior of the Albert Memorial Chapel, Windsor Castle

c. 1876

Albumen photographic print | 33.9 x 46.1 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2140285

Photograph showing a close up detail of one of the corners with the Triquetti marbles in the Prince Albert Memorial Chapel, Windsor Castle
  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    Attributed to G.W.W. (photographer)

  • 33.9 x 46.1 cm (page dimensions)

    16.5 x 24.3 cm (image)

    35.7 x 47.5 x 2.4 cm (album)

  • Album: Windsor Castle Etc.

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Cenotaphs
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Frescoes
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
                  • Lower Ward [Windsor Castle]
                    • Albert Memorial Chapel [Windsor Castle]
                    • St George's Chapel [Windsor Castle]
                  • Interiors of Windsor Castle
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs