Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
UNKNOWN PERSON
Prince Albert's Writing Room, Windsor Castle
c. 1873Albumen print | 6.5 x 8.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2418593
Photograph of Prince Albert's Writing Room, Windsor Castle. The photograph shows two loose-covered chairs, a piano by Erard (RCIN 1447), a bookcase, a circular table, a waste paper basket, and a writing desk by Morel and Seddon (RCIN 21947). There are also books, candlesticks, statuettes and ornaments in the room. There are pictures on the walls including Sewa, a dachshund by Landseer (RCIN 400591) and Contemplation by Winterhalter (RCIN 400576).
The photograph is in an envelope marked 'One Set of Rooms - (Reduced)'.
The photograph is in an envelope marked 'One Set of Rooms - (Reduced)'.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
6.5 x 8.5 cm (whole object)
A label on a brass tablet (RCIN 55344) suggests that the photograph was 'always placed on the Queen's writing table'
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Berkshire [England]
- Windsor [Berkshire]
- Windsor Castle
- Interiors of Windsor Castle
- Windsor Castle
- Windsor [Berkshire]
- Berkshire [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Music
- Musical instruments
- Keyboard instruments
- Pianofortes
- Keyboard instruments
- Musical instruments
- Art
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Home economics
- Furniture & accessories
- Seating. Chairs
- Chairs
- Tables
- Furnishings
- Lighting Devices
- Candles
- Candle holders
- Candlesticks
- Lighting Devices
- Cabinets (furniture)
- Seating. Chairs
- Furniture & accessories
- Home economics
- Places
