Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
W & D DOWNEY: 9 ELDON SQUARE, NEWCASTLE ON TYNE
Queen Victoria and Queen Augusta of Prussia
1867Albumen print | 10.4 x 6.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2418608
Photograph of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Queen Augusta of Prussia (1811-90) in a garden. They sit in opposite directions on a wicker conversation bench. Queen Victoria is sitting in right side profile, wearing a dark-coloured dress and headdress. Her right arm rests on the arm of the bench. A light-coloured parasol is propped up against the bench behind her. The Queen of Prussia sits on the right of the photograph, facing three-quarters left. She is wearing a dark-coloured dress and a bonnet, which is tied underneath her chin with a wide ribbon. She is reading from a book and has a bunch of flowers on her lap.
Photograph contained in an envelope marked A. (Silvy).
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
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Travel Goods
- Umbrellas
- Travel Goods
- Home economics
- Furniture & accessories
- Seating. Chairs
- Benches
- Seating. Chairs
- Furniture & accessories
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Philosophy & Psychology
