Prince Albert, The Prince Consort (1819-1861) 1861-73
Watercolour over photograph on ivory laid on card | 11.3 x 9.0 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 420269
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A heavily worked miniature by Moira, based on a photograph taken by John Mayall on 1 December 1861, shortly before the Prince Consort's untimely death, showing him seated, three-quarter-length, writing at a table (RCIN 2105675). The artist has made an alteration to the contour of the sitter's right lapel.
Signed lower left in red paint: E. Moira. ft.Provenance
Probably purchased by Queen Victoria in 1873
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour over photograph on ivory laid on card
Measurements
11.3 x 9.0 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
12.7 x 10.5 cm (frame, external)
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