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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

AFTER THEODORE PHYFFERS (C.1820-76)

Theodore Phyffers Sculpture of Prince Albert

Dec 1868

Albumen print | 19.0 x 10.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800246

Photograph of a sculpture of Prince Albert (1819-61). Prince Albert is depicted full length, standing, and wearing a robe. He carries a scroll in his right hand and a mortar board hat in his left.

The sculpture was installed in Canterbury Cathedral in 1869.

  • Creator(s)

    After Theodore Phyffers (c.1820-76) (sculptor)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
    Theodore Phyffers (c.1820-76)

  • 19.0 x 10.0 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
          • Statues
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Formal dress
            • Robes
          • Headgear
            • Hats
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Kent [England]
              • Canterbury [Kent]
                • Canterbury Cathedral [Canterbury]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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