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King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)

I know my position - Sir! dated Aug 1854

Watercolour with pen and ink outline | 17.5 x 25.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980477.z

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  • A watercolour showing two studies of a comical military figure. Both studies show the figure raising a supercilious eyebrow at the viewer. Inscribed below both: I know my position - Sir! Inscribed below the figure to the left: EHC Inscribed upper right: A.E. fecit. 1854 August Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, was given art lessons from an early age, and from 1852 began to learn Watercolour painting with Edward Corbould. Edward Corbould was a favourite tutor to the royal children as his light-hearted approach won him the affection of his pupils. This sketchbook is one of two in which he encouraged the Prince of Wales to practise watercolour and penmanship. The artist has drawn a sketch on the left-hand side of each page, which has been copied by the Prince on the right. Like his sisters, the Prince of Wales frequently presented his parents with works of art for birthdays and at Christmas, but he does not seem to have continued painting as an adult hobby. Text adapted from Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010
  • Medium and techniques

    Watercolour with pen and ink outline

    Measurements

    17.5 x 25.4 cm (sheet of paper)


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