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Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband

    ALEXANDER LAMONT HENDERSON (1838-1907)

    Prince Albert (1819-61)

    c.1878

    Photographic reproduction on enamel | 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.1 cm (whole object) | RCIN 53505

    A slightly convex oval enamel plaque with enamelled reproduction of a photograph of Prince Albert (1819-61). Prince Albert is depicted in a half-length portrait, looking to the left.

    Photograph taken in 1861.

    • Creator(s)

      Alexander Lamont Henderson (1838-1907) (enameller)

      After Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

    • 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.1 cm (whole object)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • plaques
          • enamels
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