Illuminations and fireworks at Spithead celebrating the marriage of TRH the Prince and Princess of Wales 10 Mar 1863

Watercolour and bodycolour | 25.0 x 34.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 920999

Richard Henry Clements Ubsdell (active 1828-63)

Richard Henry Clements Ubsdell (active 1828-63)

Description

The Prince and Princess of Wales (the future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra) spent their one-week honeymoon at the royal residence of Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. The newlyweds travelled from Windsor to Portsmouth before crossing the Solent in the Royal Yacht, which is shown here passing in front of six illuminated ships at Spithead. Spectacular firework displays continued into the night.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Richard Henry Clements Ubsdell (active 1828-63)
(artist)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Watercolour and bodycolour

bodycolour

watercolour painting

Measurements

25.0 x 34.8 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Drawings / Watercolours
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Fireworks & Illuminations
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
The Solent [England]
Spithead [Solent]
References

Other number(s)

RL 20999

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 5607

Alternative title(s)

Illuminations and fireworks at Spithead

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