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Robert Taylor Pritchett (1828-1907)

Launch of HMS Royal Arthur at Portsmouth, 26 February 1891 dated 26 Feb 1891

22.3 x 14.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 920302

Launch of HMS Royal Arthur at Portsmouth, 26 February 1891

Robert Taylor Pritchett (1828-1907)

Launch of HMS Royal Arthur at Portsmouth, 26 February 1891 dated 26 Feb 1891

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

DM 4468: the approach to the 'Royal Arthur'; troops line the route. The ship, about to be launched, is seen on the left. Signed with monogram, dated and inscribed.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Robert Taylor Pritchett (1828-1907)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Royal Arthur (HMS)

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

Medium and techniques

white bodycolour

watercolour painting

Measurements

22.3 x 14.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Hampshire [England]
Portsmouth [Hampshire]
Portsmouth Harbour [Portsmouth]
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Astronomy
Geodesy & Surveying
Topography
History
Social history
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
References

Other number(s)

RL 20302

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 4468

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