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William Simpson (1823-99)

The Queen laying the foundation stone of Wellington College, 2 June 1856 dated Jun 1856

30.6 x 45.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 920235

The Queen laying the foundation stone of Wellington College, 2 June 1856

William Simpson (1823-99)

The Queen laying the foundation stone of Wellington College, 2 June 1856 dated Jun 1856

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The Queen laying the foundation stone of Wellington College, 2 June 1856

William Simpson (1823-99)

The Queen laying the foundation stone of Wellington College, 2 June 1856 dated Jun 1856

©

Description

DM 5006: in a special 'Turkish Pavilion', the Queen, seen with 'Albert, & all the Gentlemen, in uniform, & the boys in full Highland dress'. Prince Arthur was making his first official appearance. Signed and dated.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Simpson (1823-99)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

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

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)

Search the collection Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)

Search the collection Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

Search the collection Wellington College [Crowthorne]
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

bodycolour

watercolour painting

Measurements

30.6 x 45.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Drawings / Watercolours
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Geography
Travels & exploration
Royal visits & tours
References

Other number(s)

RL 20235

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 5006

HMD : Haswell Miller, A.E., & Dawnay, N.P., 1970. Military Drawings and Paintings in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen, London – HMD 2342/2

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