Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
Prince Albert (1819-61)
c.1880 after an original of 1861Carbon print | 9.4 x 6.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2418609
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Albert, standing, facing towards the camera. He poses with his left hand on top of a chair, holding a portfolio in place. He holds a top hat in his right hand. He poses beside a table on which stands a statuette of the Venus de Milo and a selection of books. A globe is on the floor next to the Prince.
Photograph contained inside an envelope marked 'H.R.H. Reproductions. Silvy'.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
9.4 x 6.3 cm (whole object)
A label on a brass tablet (RCIN 55344) suggests that the photographs were 'always placed on the Queen's writing table'.
