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Alfred Brothers (1826-1912)

Statue of Queen Victoria in Peel Park, Manchester c. 1860

Albumen print | 19.1 x 15.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2906264

Statue of Queen Victoria in Peel Park, Manchester

Alfred Brothers (1826-1912)

Statue of Queen Victoria in Peel Park, Manchester c. 1860

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Description

Photograph of a statue of Queen Victoria by the sculptor Matthew Noble (1817-76). The Queen is depicted standing, wearing a coronet and robes. The statue commemorated the Royal visit to Manchester in 1851 and was unveiled by the Queen in 1857. Terraced houses stand in the left of the background.

Provenance

From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Alfred Brothers (1826-1912)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

19.1 x 15.4 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Sculpture
Statues
Town planning, landscapes and gardens
Parks (public promenades, municipal, urban)
Architecture
Domestic architecture
Terraced houses
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater Manchester [England]
Manchester [Greater Manchester]

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