George Eliot (1819-80)
Adam Bede 1859
17.1 x 11.8 x 3 cm (book measurement (conservation)) | RCIN 1008496
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Queen Victoria introduced George Eliot's novel to Prince Albert immediately after re-reading it. She marked several philosophical passages in the margins. In May 1860 the Queen commissioned Edward Corbould to paint watercolours of two scenes from the book.
Inscribed on the half-title page of volume 1: 'Victoria R Begun at Balmoral Sept: & finished at Windsor Oct: 1859'.
Text adapted from Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria
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17.1 x 11.8 x 3 cm (book measurement (conservation))
17.0 x 3.0 cm (book measurement (inventory))
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Adam Bede ; v. 1 / George Eliot.
