The Princess of Wales with her children at Sandringham dated 1878

23.6 x 29.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 928381

Description

DM 1176: the Princess, seated at the piano, is playing duets with another lady. The children cluster round. Four gentlemen stand behind. Signed, dated and inscribed: 'W J COLVILLE/SANDRINGHAM. 1878'.

This drawing is housed in an album compiled by Queen Alexandra. For other items in the volume see Queen Alexandra's Scrapbook.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Colonel Sir William James Colville (1827-1903)
(artist)

Subject(s)

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

Medium and techniques

pencil, grey wash, white bodycolour

Measurements

23.6 x 29.3 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Music
Musical instruments
Keyboard instruments
Pianofortes
Musical forms
Duets
References

Other number(s)

RL 28381

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 1176

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