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William Simpson (1823-99)

The Queen investing the Duke of Connaught with the Companionship of the Order of the Bath at Windsor Castle, 24 November 1882 dated 24 Nov 1882

31.8 x 39.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 920794

The Queen investing the Duke of Connaught with the Companionship of the Order of the Bath at Windsor Castle, 24 November 1882

William Simpson (1823-99)

The Queen investing the Duke of Connaught with the Companionship of the Order of the Bath at Windsor Castle, 24 November 1882 dated 24 Nov 1882

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Description

DM 5042: the investiture took place in the Grand Reception Room at Windsor Castle; the Duke is wearing the uniform of a Major-General and the ribbon of the Garter; the Queen wears the Stars of the Bath and India. Signed, dated, inscribed.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Simpson (1823-99)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

watercolour painting

Measurements

31.8 x 39.4 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Berkshire [England]
Windsor [Berkshire]
Windsor Castle
Upper Ward [Windsor Castle]
State Apartments
Grand Reception Room [State Apartments, Windsor Castle]
References

Other number(s)

RL 20794

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 5042

HMD : Haswell Miller, A.E., & Dawnay, N.P., 1970. Military Drawings and Paintings in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen, London – HMD 2342/15

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