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Prince Consort's statue unveiling

Memorialising Albert

Prince Albert's lasting influence can be seen in many mediums

    AFTER MATTHEW NOBLE (1818-76)

    From the Sketch of a Colossal Bust for Bath, by M. Noble

    circa 1862

    Albumen print | 24.1 x 13.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800249

    This photograph of a sculptural bust of Prince Albert shows the Prince gazing forward, with drapery hanging over his shoulders. The plinth is carved with a wreath that surrounds text reading `ALBERT THE GOOD'. The sculpture was intended to be displayed in Bath. The photograph is one of 18 photographs in an album depicting memorials to the Prince Consort.

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