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James Brooks (1825-1901)
Copy of the painting of the Marriage of Victoria, Princess Royal, with Prince Frederick William of Prussia in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, 25 January 1858 1894
oil on canvas | 102.8 x 183.4 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 406818
On loan, Palace of Westminster [London]
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A copy by James Brooks of John Phillip's painting of the wedding of Princess Victoria to Prince Frederick William of Prussia (RCIN 406819). Princess Victoria, Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, married Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia when she was 17 years old. The wedding took place in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace.
Shown is a view of the interior of the chapel with The Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William kneeling at the altar rail before the Archbishop of Canterbury; on the right, Queen Victoria stands beside The Prince Consort and other members of the Royal Family.
Provenance
Painted for Queen Victoria in 1894
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Medium and techniques
oil on canvas
Measurements
102.8 x 183.4 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
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The Marriage of Victoria, Princess Royal (1840-1901) with Prince Frederick William of Prussia (1831-1888) in the Chapel Royal,St James's Palace, 25 January 1858
Copy of the Marriage of The Princess Royal, 25 January 1858
