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
