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Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
Alt Dourie Cottage dated Oct 1865
Pencil, watercolour | 12.5 x 17.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980037.bh
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A watercolour showing a view of Queen Victoria and Princess Louise seated by the fire in Altdourie Cottage. Both women are shown from behind, seated on wooden chairs in front of the fireplace. Queen Victoria is shown seated to the right, dressed in black mourning dress. Princess Louise is shown to the left wearing a black cap, grey jacket and deep purple skirt. Items of clothing are shown drying by the fire. Inscribed below mounted sheet: Louise del Alt Dourie [sic] Cottage - Oct: 1865.
Inscribed below figure to the left: Louise
Inscribed below figure to the right: VR -
Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour
Measurements
12.5 x 17.2 cm (sheet of paper)
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