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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

    JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

    Queen Victoria and Princess Alexandra of Denmark with bust of Prince Albert

    Apr 1863

    Albumen print | RCIN 2927068

    Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Alexandra of Denmark and Queen Victoria. The Queen is seated and faces towards the camera. She gazes down to the left. She holds a book and is dressed in mourning clothes. The Princess stands beside her. They pose beside a bust of Prince Albert.

    • Creator(s)

      John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    • Subject(s)
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Mourning
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