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John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)

Departure of the Prince of Wales for Canada: the Prince Consort leaving Plymouth in the Victoria and Albert II, 11 July 1860 drawn 1860

21.6 x 34.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 920290

Departure of the Prince of Wales for Canada: the Prince Consort leaving Plymouth in the Victoria and Albert II, 11 July 1860

John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)

Departure of the Prince of Wales for Canada: the Prince Consort leaving Plymouth in the Victoria and Albert II, 11 July 1860 drawn 1860

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Description

DM 4905: the Victoria and Albert II in the centre, rounding the Plymouth breakwater, with the Hero and other ships. There is a royal salute, with ships dressed overall and large crowds watch.
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Creator(s)

Search the collection John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)
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Subject(s)

Search the collection HMY Victoria and Albert II (royal yacht, launched 1855; scrapped c. 1904)

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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

watercolour painting

Measurements

21.6 x 34.4 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Devon [England]
Plymouth Breakwater [Devon]
References

Other number(s)

RL 20290

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 4905

O(E) : Oppé, A.P., 1950. English Drawings in the Collection of His Majesty The King at Windsor Castle, London – O(E) 561

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