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Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-73)
The Lory 1837-38
Oil on canvas | 48.3 x 38.1 x 1.5 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 403049
Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-73)
The Lory 1837-38
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The parrot, Lory was given to Queen Victoria in May 1836 by her uncle Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha on his visit to England with his two sons. She was delighted with the bird, saying in her Journal 'so tame that is remains in your hand, and you may put your finger into its beak, or do anything with it, without it ever attempting to bite.' Although Victoria identifies the parrot as being of the 'Lory' species in her Journal, it is possible that this is actually a female eclectus parrot, first identified in 1837.
Inscribed by the artist: Sketched at The Palace / December 22nd 1837 / ELProvenance
Commissioned by Queen Victoria and given to the Duchess of Kent
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Oil on canvas
Measurements
48.3 x 38.1 x 1.5 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
62.6 x 53.5 x 7.0 cm (frame, external)
