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THE FIRST OF MAY, 1851. 1852
Mezzotint with Etching | 54.5 x 71.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 605780
![[Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, the Duke of Wellington and Prince Arthur as an Infant] [Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, the Duke of Wellington and Prince Arthur as an Infant]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/a/4/380463-1366036052.jpg?itok=lQ3-xqjJ)
After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73)
[Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, the Duke of Wellington and Prince Arthur as an Infant] 1852
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Mezzotint with etching of Queen Victoria as queen with Prince Albert, the Duke of Wellington and Prince Arthur as an infant. Scene of the Duke of Wellington presenting a casket to the newly born Prince Arthur, who extends a bunch of lilies towards to the Duke. Queen Victoria holds the Prince in her arms, as Prince Albert stands behind holding architectural plans. With columns and drapery to the right and a view of Crystal Palace in the background. With English inscription below, including publisher's address, 'LONDON PUBLISHED NOVR. 6TH. 1852 BY PAUL & DOMINIC COLNAGHI & Co. 13 & 14 PALL MALL EAST.' For an earlier state see RCIN 605779. After a painting in the Royal Collection, see RCIN 407148.
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Mezzotint with Etching
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54.5 x 71.5 cm (sheet of paper)
42.0 x 49.5 cm (image)
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[Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, the Duke of Wellington and Prince Arthur as an Infant]