Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
AFTER EDWARD HENRY CORBOULD (1815-1905)
Memorial portrait to the Prince Consort
c. 1863Albumen print, carte-de-visite | 10.5 x 6.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2105695
Photograph of a detail of a watercolour, 'Memorial portrait to the Prince Consort'. The watercolour depicts a half length portrait of a young Prince Albert, depicted in armour and sheathing his sword. The action of sheathing his sword is intended to indicate that the battle of life is over.
The watercolour exists in the Royal Collection, RCIN 927595. Queen Victoria had the original watercolour inserted into the door of the Blue Room at Windsor Castle, where the Prince had died.
The watercolour exists in the Royal Collection, RCIN 927595. Queen Victoria had the original watercolour inserted into the door of the Blue Room at Windsor Castle, where the Prince had died.
Creator(s)
After Edward Henry Corbould (1815-1905) (artist)
Subject(s)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)10.5 x 6.5 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
