Princess Helena (1846-1923)
San Giovanni in Laterano, Roma dated 24 May 1865
Pencil, watercolour | 23.4 x 39.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980999
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A watercolour showing an exterior view of San Giovanni in Laterano, Roma. Trees are shown in the foreground, with San Giovanni shown behind. Mountains are shown in the background. Inscribed lower centre: {San Giovanni Laterano} Roma.
Inscribed lower right: .Helena. May. 24. 1865
Inscribed below mounted sheet: Copy -
Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings for their parents as gifts on important dates, such as this watercolour by Princess Helena for her mother's birthday on 24 May 1865.
This drawing is housed in one of two volumes, compiled by Queen Victoria and containing works presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert by their nine children. For other items in the volume see Princes & Princesses album. -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour
Measurements
23.4 x 39.2 cm (sheet of paper)
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