Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
Banks of the Ness dated 9 Oct
Pencil and watercolour | 8.5 x 12.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981650.o
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A watercolour showing a view of a Highland landscape. The River or Loch Ness is shown in the foreground, with trees shown on the banks behind. Mountains are shown in the background.
Inscribed on RCIN 981650.n verso: banks of the Ness 9th Oct
On 7 October 1865 Princess Louise made an expedition to Inverness with her sister, Princess Alice, and brother-in-law, Prince Louis of Hesse. The royal party stayed in the Caledonian Hotel before boarding the Edinburgh steamer on 9 October and sailing to Banavie along the Caladonian Canal. -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Pencil and watercolour
Measurements
8.5 x 12.6 cm (sheet of paper)