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George Housman Thomas (1824-68)

Christening of Prince Albert Victor of Wales, at Buckingham Palace, 10 March 1864 drawn 1864

25.2 x 35.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 921004

Christening of Prince Albert Victor of Wales, at Buckingham Palace, 10 March 1864

George Housman Thomas (1824-68)

Christening of Prince Albert Victor of Wales, at Buckingham Palace, 10 March 1864 drawn 1864

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

DM 5535: the Queen holding the elder son of the Prince and Princess of Wales at the font in the chapel. The Archbishop of Canterbury to the Queen's right.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection George Housman Thomas (1824-68)
(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 King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)

Search the collection Archbishop of Canterbury

Search the collection Albert Victor, Prince, Duke of Clarence & Avondale (1864-1892)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

bodycolour

watercolour painting

Measurements

25.2 x 35.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Drawings / Watercolours
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Buckingham Palace
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Christian church in general
Church government. Ecclesiastical organization
Clergy
Archbishops
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Architectural history
References

Other number(s)

RL 21004

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 5535

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