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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

CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

Prince Albert (1819-61)

1861

Albumen print | 9.4 x 6.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2514751

Photograph of a full-length portrait of Prince Albert facing towards the camera, standing next to a pillar with his left hand on his hip. The photograph includes a globe, books on a table and a statuette of the Venus di Milo.

  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

  • 9.4 x 6.3 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
          • Statues
            • Statuettes
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