Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)
Head of Stag shot by the Prince on Carop Hill 26 - 26 Sep 1853
Coated salted paper print | 14.1 x 10.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2116989
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Photograph of the head of a stag shot by Prince Albert (1819-61) on Carop Hill. The head is posed on a draped plinth and in front of a sheet backdrop.
The caption indicated the stag weighed 18 stone and 9 pounds and the animal's head was stuffed for display.Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Coated salted paper print
Measurements
14.1 x 10.9 cm (image)
Markings
annotation: Head of Stag shot by the Prince on Carop Hill (V.R. there)/ Sep: 26th 1853.- weighted 18 stone 9 pounds clean- Head stuffed: in/ in sitting room old house/ Calotype by Dr. Becker. - [beneath work]
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