Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Stag shot by Albert on Craig Doign 10 - 10 Oct 1858
Pencil, watercolour | 15.9 x 19.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980581
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A watercolour showing the head of a dead stag. The stag is shown facing left and is resting on a table. Inscribed lower right: Stag shot by Albert on Craig Doign [sic] Oct: 9 - 1858. weighed 17st 2lbs VR del Oct: 10. 1858.
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.Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour
Measurements
15.9 x 19.6 cm (sheet of paper)