A watercolour showing a study of two knights. Both knights are shown full-length, standing and facing left. They are dressed in armour and one is shown holding a large shield. Part of a castle wall is shown behind them and a fortress and warship are shown in the background. Inscribed below: Knights. Inscribed lower left: AE fecit. Inscribed lower right: June 9th 1853. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, was given art lessons from an early age, and from 1852 began to learn Watercolour painting with Edward Corbould. Edward Corbould was a favourite tutor to the royal children as his light-hearted approach won him the affection of his pupils. This sketchbook is one of two in which he encouraged the Prince of Wales to practise watercolour and penmanship. Like his sisters, the Prince of Wales frequently presented his parents with works of art for birthdays and at Christmas, but he does not seem to have continued painting as an adult hobby. Text adapted from Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010