Lord Melbourne from recollection dated Jan 1839

Pencil | 15.4 x 8.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980023.at

Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Master: THE QUEEN SKETCHES VOL. II Item: Lord Melbourne from recollection dated Jan 1839

Description

A pencil drawing showing a bust-length portrait of Queen Victoria's first Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne. He is shown facing left in profile. Inscribed below: Pavilion Brighton Recollection. VR Jan: 1839.

Lord Melbourne was the Whig Prime Minister in office when Queen Victoria came to the throne on 20 June 1837. They developed a close relationship and the young Queen came to see Melbourne as a father figure and mentor.
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Search the collection William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848)

Search the collection William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Pencil

pencil

Measurements

15.4 x 8.2 cm (sheet of paper)
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Category
Drawings / Watercolours
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
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Place of Production

Royal Pavilion [Brighton]