Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
UNKNOWN PERSON
Theodore Phyffers Sculpture of Queen Victoria
Dec 1868Albumen print | 18.5 x 10.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800245
Photograph of a full length sculpture of Queen Victoria (1819-1901). The Queen is depicted standing, facing front, holding an orb and sceptre. She wears a robe, gown and crown. A medallion hangs from a sash worn over her left shoulder.
The sculpture was placed at Canterbury Cathedral in 1869.
The sculpture was placed at Canterbury Cathedral in 1869.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)Theodore Phyffers (c.1820-76)18.5 x 10.1 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Statues
- Sculpture
- Plastic arts
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
