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Stag shot by the Prince at Invergelder 11 - 11 Oct 1852
Pencil | 13.8 x 18.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980554
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A pencil drawing, over two joined pieces of paper, showing a dead stag. The stag is shown full-length and is lying on his side with his head to the left. Inscribed below: Stag shot by Albert at Invergelder. Oct 11 - 1852. Drawn on the spot VR del.
Inscribed below mounted sheets: Stag shot by the Prince at Invergelder - Head stuffed in library in old house. Oct: 11th 1852 (V.R. there)
Deer stalking was a favourite pastime of Prince Albert, especially while staying at Balmoral. On 11 October 1852 Queen Victoria accompanied her husband on a stalking expedition near Invergelder.
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
Pencil
Measurements
13.8 x 18.7 cm (sheet of paper)