After William Theed (1804-91)
Memorial to Prince Albert, Grimsby c. 1879
Albumen print | 20.7 x 12.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800257
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Photograph of a northern view of a sculpture of Prince Albert located in Grimsby. The sculpture is positioned on a plinth and photographed outside. Prince Albert is depicted wearing robes and regalia and holds a sceptre in his left hand.
There is an inscription on the pedestal reading `ALBERT/PRINCE CONSORT/BORN 26TH AUGUST,1819. DIED 14TH DECEMBER 1861./HE LAID THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE/ROYAL DOCK,GREAT GRIMSBY,/ON THE 18TH APRIL 1849,/ AND THE DOCK WAS OPENED ON THE/ 27TH MAY 1852.'Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
20.7 x 12.4 cm (image)
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