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Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)
Stag shot by the Prince on Craig na Gael 4 - 4 Oct 1852
Coated salted paper print | 9.4 x 11.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2116985
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Photograph of a dead stag laid out beside a birch tree. The stag was shot by Prince Albert (1819-61) on Craig na Gael. The caption indicates the stag weighed 15 stone.
On 4 October 1852, Queen Victoria wrote in her journal: 'To my surprise & delight, Albert returned a little after 2, having shot a beautiful, heavy stag, on Craig Nagael'.
Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Coated salted paper print
Measurements
9.4 x 11.7 cm (image)
Markings
annotation: Stag shot by the Prince on Craig na Gael.-/ (as he fell)/ Calotype by Dr Becker [break] Oct: 4th 1852. weighed 15st clear. [beneath work]
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