Dhu Loch c. 1855

Pencil | 11.9 x 14.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980033.c

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

Master: SKETCHES FROM NATURE V. R. 1855 TO 1860 Item: Dhu Loch c. 1855

Description

A pencil drawing showing a view of Dubh Loch. The loch is shown in the foreground with hills in the background. Inscribed lower left: Dhu Loch

Queen Victoria describes visiting Dubh Loch with her family in her journal entry of 22 September 1855. She travelled with Prince Albert, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, Victoria, Princess Royal and the Princess' future husband Prince Frederick William of Prussia by pony to the loch which she describes as "looking beautiful".
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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Pencil

pencil

Measurements

11.9 x 14.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Drawings / Watercolours
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
Scotland
Argyll and Bute [Scotland]
Dubh Loch [Argyll]
The Highlands [Scotland]
Geography
Systematic geography
Landscapes