Stag shot by the Prince in the Ditch 10 - 10 Sep 1853
Pencil and pen and ink on tracing paper | 13.9 x 12.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980555
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A pen and ink drawing on tracing paper showing the head of a dead stag. The stag is shown facing left with its antlers pointing upwards. Inscribed below: Stag shot by the Prince in the Ditch. Sept: 10th 1853. Tracing from a drawing by V.R.
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
Pencil and pen and ink on tracing paper
Measurements
13.9 x 12.8 cm (sheet of paper)