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Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s)

Stag shot by the Prince

Salted paper print | 11.4 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2117005

Stag shot by the Prince

Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s)

Stag shot by the Prince

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Description

Photograph of a head of a stag shot by Prince Albert (1819-61) positioned on a wooden table, facing towards the left. The stag is posed in front of a stone wall.

Provenance

From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print

salted paper print

Measurements

11.4 x 15.0 cm (image)

Markings

annotation: Stag shot by the Prince. Carnluchan./ Oct: 3rd 1857. 15 stn 5 lbs [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Deer
Red deer
Stags (male deer)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
Hunting methods
Stalking

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