William Watson (active 1828-66)
Prince Leopold (1853-1884), later Duke of Albany Signed and dated 1854
Watercolour on ivory laid on card | 5.3 x 4.5 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 420295
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Prince Leopold's sitting to Watson was reported in the Court Circular on Wednesday 8 March 1854: 'Mr W. Watson has had the honour of attending at Buckingham Palace for the purpose of painting a miniature of his Royal Highness Prince Leopold.' He was dressed for his portrait in conventional wear for an infant of his age: a white lace dress of broderie anglaise with matching bonnet. He was described just over a month later by Queen Victoria as 'a jolly, fat little fellow, but no beauty'.
Signed, dated and inscribed on the reverse in ink: His Royal Highness/ Prince Leopold / Painted by / Wm. Watson / March 1854.Provenance
Commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1854
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Watercolour on ivory laid on card
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5.3 x 4.5 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
6.4 x 5.7 cm (frame, external)
5.3 x 4.5 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
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