Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Spanish Sailor dated Nov 19 1836
Pencil, watercolour, ink | 20.7 x 16.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980013.c
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A watercolour showing a Spanish Sailor. He is shown full-length sitting on the pier at Ramsgate. He has his arms crossed.
Inscribed below: Spanish Sailor of the ship Junion de Bilbao, from recollection. The man is sitting on the Pier.
Inscribed lower left: P.V. del. Ramsgate. Nov: 19th 1836.
Princess Victoria stayed in Ramsgate from 1 October to 28 November 1836. While she was there she took almost daily walks (weather permitting) to the harbour to observe the sailors and their ships. -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour, ink
Measurements
20.7 x 16.9 cm (sheet of paper)
Place of Production
Ramsgate [Kent]