Unveiling of the statue to the Prince Consort, Balmoral estate 15 - 15 Oct 1867
Albumen print | 12.5 x 19.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2140247
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Photograph of the unveiling of the statue of Prince Consort's statue on the Balmoral estate by Queen Victoria who stands with a family group to the left of the statue, all holding umbrellas. Highland regiments stand in formation to the right of the statue and a group of men wearing kilts and sporrans stand to the left of the group containing Queen Victoria. A large assembly of people under umbrellas stand on the left.
The statue commemorating the Prince Consort, who is portrayed with a dog and holding a gun, was unveiled on the 15th October 1867 by Queen Victoria and was designed by the sculptor William Theed (1804-91).Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
12.5 x 19.0 cm (image)
33.9 x 46.1 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
Windsor Castle Etc.