Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)
Royal Mausoleum, Frogmore
1862-3Albumen print | 5.6 x 7.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2513494
Photograph of Prince Albert's (1819-61) sarcophagus inside the Royal Mausoleum, Frogmore. Photographed from the left side of the sarcophagus, the Prince is depicted lying down, turned to his left, wearing the robes of the Order of the Garter. An inscription can be seen on the side of the monument. A single wreath leans against the side.
Creator(s)
George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)
5.6 x 7.9 cm (image)
9.4 x 6.1 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Berkshire [England]
- Windsor [Berkshire]
- Windsor Home Park
- Frogmore Estate [Windsor Home Park]
- Royal Mausoleum [Frogmore Estate]
- Sarcophagus [Victoria and Albert Mausoleum, Windsor Home Park]
- Royal Mausoleum [Frogmore Estate]
- Frogmore Estate [Windsor Home Park]
- Windsor Home Park
- Windsor [Berkshire]
- Berkshire [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Funerary architecture
- Funerary monuments
- Funerary architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Architecture
- Places
