Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
Queen Victoria and Queen Augusta of Prussia
1867Albumen print mounted on card | 10.4 x 6.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2418607
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Queen Augusta of Prussia (1811-90) in a garden. Queen Augusta is seated in a chair, facing three-quarters to the right. She holds a book open in her lap with both hands. Queen Victoria stands beside her, looking down. She holds a bouquet in her left hand and places her right hand on the back of Queen Augusta's chair.
Photograph contained in an envelope marked A. (Silvy).
Creator(s)
W & D Downey: 9 Eldon Square, Newcastle on Tyne (photographer)
10.4 x 6.2 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)
- Philosophy & Psychology
- Psychology
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Reading (activity)
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Psychology
- Philosophy & Psychology
