Memorialising Albert
Prince Albert's lasting influence can be seen in many mediums
PRINCESS LOUISE, DUCHESS OF ARGYLL (1848-1939)
Queen Victoria dreaming of her reunion with Prince Albert
dated 10 Feb 1862Pencil, watercolour | 22.4 x 19.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980978
A watercolour showing a sleeping figure, probably Queen Victoria, dreaming of her reunion with Prince Albert. The Queen is shown asleep in a bed, lying with her head to the left. Her dream is shown in an ethereal haze above. Inscribed lower right: Louise 1862. Feb 10.
Inscribed below mounted sheet: Composition
Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings for their parents as gifts on important dates, such as this watercolour executed by Princess Louise. 10 February 1862 was the Queen's first wedding anniversary since the death of her husband, Prince Albert, on 14 December 1861.
This drawing is housed in one of two volumes, compiled by Queen Victoria and containing works presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert by their nine children. For other items in the volume see Princes & Princesses album.
Inscribed below mounted sheet: Composition
Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings for their parents as gifts on important dates, such as this watercolour executed by Princess Louise. 10 February 1862 was the Queen's first wedding anniversary since the death of her husband, Prince Albert, on 14 December 1861.
This drawing is housed in one of two volumes, compiled by Queen Victoria and containing works presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert by their nine children. For other items in the volume see Princes & Princesses album.
