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? Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Stag shot by Albert 25 - 25 Sep 1859
Pencil, watercolour | 17.4 x 16.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981721
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A watercolour showing the head of a dead stag. The stag is shown facing right and is resting on a table. Inscribed below: Stag shot by Albert. Sept: 24 - 1859 in the Blair Park Abergeldie Woods weighed 19st - 10lbs VR del. Sept: 25. 1859.
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
17.4 x 16.5 cm (sheet of paper)