A watercolour showing the head of a dead stag. The stag is shown facing left in profile with its antlers pointing upwards. A blue and purple wash is shown in the background. Inscribed lower right: Stag shot by Albert on Cairnehosin Sept: 27. 1854 VR del: Sept: 28 - 54.

Deer stalking was a favourite pastime of Prince Albert, especially while staying at Balmoral. Queen Victoria would often sketch her husband's prizes once they had been brought back to Balmoral.

This drawing is one of a series of drawings from an album (RCIN 2116979) of photographs and drawings of stags shot by Prince Albert.