Prince Albert's lasting influence can be seen in many mediums
ARTHUR CROFT (1828-C. 1901)
Royal Mausoleum, Frogmore: realised design of the interior, looking towards the Chapel of the Altar
dated 1863Watercolour and bodycolour with gold painting and gum arabic over pencil | 42.2 x 47.2 cm (arched top) (sheet of paper) | RCIN 919739
In Britain, sovereigns and their consorts were usually buried in Westminster Abbey or in St George’s Chapel, Windsor. But Queen Victoria, probably acting on an idea already discussed with the Prince, followed the German tradition of building a private mausoleum. Erected in the grounds of Frogmore House, in the Home Park just southeast of Windsor Castle, the interior was decorated in a style inspired by the Prince’s beloved Raphael. In this presentation watercolour, the figure of Queen Victoria is shown kneeling beside the Prince’s effigy.
Inscribed bottom left: L. Gruner, inv. 1862 / A Croft. 1863. Del; on sarcophagus: H.R.H.P.R. inv
Text adapted from Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010
Inscribed bottom left: L. Gruner, inv. 1862 / A Croft. 1863. Del; on sarcophagus: H.R.H.P.R. inv
Text adapted from Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010
