Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
UNKNOWN PERSON
Memorial to Prince Consort at Abingdon
c. 1865Albumen print | 23.2 x 13.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2800244
Photograph of a memorial to Prince Albert (1819-61) featuring a sculpture of the Prince located on a tall column. The Prince is depicted full length, standing and wearing a tunic and robe. Below the sculpture of Prince Albert are three lions, wearing crowns and holding shields. Three pillars, with a column inside, are beneath. The column has shield motifs and the plinth is inscribed `ALBERT'.
The memorial is located in the Albert Park, Abingdon. The memorial is 48 feet high.
The memorial is located in the Albert Park, Abingdon. The memorial is 48 feet high.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)23.2 x 13.7 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Statues
- Sculpture
- Plastic arts
- Genealogy and Heraldry
- Heraldry
- Escutcheons (coats of arms)
- Heraldry
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
