A watercolour showing a view of the grounds of Osborne House. A lawn is shown, surrounded by trees. Two trees are shown in the foreground to the left, partially obscuring the view.
Inscribed on RCIN 980028.i verso: Osborne VR del July '49

The Osborne Estate, on the Isle of Wight, was purchased by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1845. Work was started straight away on rebuilding Osborne House in the Italianate style, to designs by Prince Albert, and the royal family stayed there for lengthy periods each year. During their visits, Queen Victoria often spent time sketching in the grounds.