Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
UNKNOWN PERSON
'The beloved Shrine'; Royal Mausoleum, Frogmore
1862-3Albumen print | 7.9 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2513490
Photograph of the shrine to Prince Albert (1819-61) in the Royal Mausoleum, Frogmore. The shrine features an effigy of Prince Albert placed over his tomb. Four wreaths are laid beside his tomb.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)Baron Carlo Marochetti (1805-67)annotation: The beloved Shrine. 1862./- 3 [beneath work]
7.9 x 5.6 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]
- Frogmore Estate [Windsor Home Park]
- Windsor Home Park
- Windsor [Berkshire]
- Berkshire [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Mourning
- Ethnology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Places
