Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Princess Alexandra of Denmark, later Queen Alexandra (1844-1925)
Nov 1862Albumen print | RCIN 2927033
Photograph of a full length group portrait of Queen Victoria and Princess Alexandra of Denmark. The Queen is seated and gazes to the left. The Princess crouches beside the Queen. The group all wear mourning dress. The Princess and Queen holds hands.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Mourning
- Ethnology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Social sciences
