Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Studies of trees at Osborne dated Aug 1848
Pencil, watercolour, pen and ink | 13.2 x 17.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980026.aj
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A watercolour showing trees on the Osborne Estate, Isle of Wight. A group of trees are shown surrounded by lawn. Further trees are shown in the background. Inscribed below mounted sheet: Studies of trees at Osborne.
Inscribed lower right: VR del Aug: 1848.
A double pen and ink line border is shown around the edge of the mounted sheet.
The Osborne Estate, on the Isle of Wight, was purchased by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1845. Work was started straight away on rebuilding Osborne House in the Italianate style, to designs by Prince Albert, and the royal family stayed there for lengthy periods each year. During their visits, Queen Victoria often spent time sketching in the grounds. -
Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour, pen and ink
Measurements
13.2 x 17.1 cm (sheet of paper)