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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
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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. -
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Medium and techniques
Pencil
Measurements
15.4 x 8.2 cm (sheet of paper)
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Place of Production
Royal Pavilion [Brighton]