Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Sarah Cooper dated Dec 1836
Pencil, watercolour, ink | 20.7 x 15.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980013.l
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A watercolour showing Sarah Cooper, a Gypsy who Princess Victoria met near Claremont. She is shown full-length facing right in profile. She is holding a large black bag.
Inscribed below: Gipsy woman near Claremont called Sarah Cooper. From recollection. Inscribed lower left: P.V. del. Claremont. Dec 1836.
Princess Victoria was fascinated with the Gypsies who had taken camp near Claremont from December 1836 to early January 1837. She spoke to those she encountered on her walks and even provided them with food and blankets during the harsh winter. -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour, ink
Measurements
20.7 x 15.5 cm (sheet of paper)
Place of Production
Claremont House [Esher]