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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

    GHÉMAR FRÈRES (ACTIVE 1859-94)

    Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

    1862

    Albumen photographic print carte de visite | 10.5 x 6.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2105702

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Queen Victoria in mourning for Prince Albert. The Queen is holding a picture of the Prince in her right hand, is dressed in a black cloak and shawl over her head. There is a table with books to the side and curtains behind the Queen.

    • Creator(s)

      Ghémar Frères (active 1859-94) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

    • 10.5 x 6.0 cm (image)

    • Subject(s)
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Mourning
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
            • cartes-de-visite
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