Stuffed head of stag Albert shot Sept: 5 1851 1851
Paper, pen and ink | 12.0 x 9.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980547
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A pen and ink drawing showing the stuffed head of a stag. The stag is shown facing left in profile. Inscribed below: Stuffed head of stag Albert shot Sept: 5 1851. (Sitting room old house) VR del 51.
Deer stalking was a favourite pastime of Prince Albert, especially while staying at Balmoral. Queen Victoria would often sketch her husband's prizes once they had been brought back to Balmoral.
This drawing is one of a series of drawings from an album (RCIN 2116979) of photographs and drawings of stags shot by Prince Albert.
Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Paper, pen and ink
Measurements
12.0 x 9.2 cm (sheet of paper)