Birds
Birds have long been a source of artistic inspiration.
PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT, CONSORT OF VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-61)
A Long-Eared Owl
Signed and dated 1836RCIN 403996
This painting was given to Queen Victoria by Count Erbach-Erbach in 1863, two years after Prince Albert's death. It was painted when the Prince was 17 years old.
Signed and dated: Albert /1836 /Op.III.
Signed and dated: Albert /1836 /Op.III.