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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

Memorial  to Prince Consort at Abingdon

c. 1865

Albumen 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.

  • 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
    • Genealogy and Heraldry
      • Heraldry
        • Escutcheons (coats of arms)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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