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Arthur Croft (1828-c. 1901)
Royal Mausoleum, Frogmore: realised design of the interior, looking towards the Chapel of the Altar dated 1863
Watercolour and bodycolour with gold painting and gum arabic over pencil | 42.2 x 47.2 cm (arched top) (sheet of paper) | RCIN 919739
In an exhibition, Musei San Domenico [Forli]
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In Britain, sovereigns and their consorts were usually buried in Westminster Abbey or in St George’s Chapel, Windsor. But Queen Victoria, probably acting on an idea already discussed with the Prince, followed the German tradition of building a private mausoleum. Erected in the grounds of Frogmore House, in the Home Park just southeast of Windsor Castle, the interior was decorated in a style inspired by the Prince’s beloved Raphael. In this presentation watercolour, the figure of Queen Victoria is shown kneeling beside the Prince’s effigy.
Inscribed bottom left: L. Gruner, inv. 1862 / A Croft. 1863. Del; on sarcophagus: H.R.H.P.R. inv
Text adapted from Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010Provenance
Commissioned by Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour and bodycolour with gold painting and gum arabic over pencil
Measurements
42.2 x 47.2 cm (arched top) (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 19739Alternative title(s)
Frogmore: interior of the Royal Mausoleum looking towards the chapel of the Altar.
