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Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Stag Albert shot in the Dansic from the road 10 - 10 Oct 1854
Pencil and pen and ink on tracing paper | 13.7 x 15.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980562
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A pen and ink drawing on tracing paper showing a dead stag. The stag is shown full-length, lying on the ground with its legs out to the front. Inscribed below: Stag Albert shot in the Dansic [sic] from the road Oct: 10 1854 -
Inscribed below mounted sheet: Tracing from a sketch done by V.R. on the spot.
Deer stalking was a favourite pastime of Prince Albert, especially while staying at Balmoral. On 7 September 1852 Queen Victoria accompanied her husband on a stalking expedition to the Danzig.
This drawing is one of a series of drawings from an album (RCIN 2116979) of photographs and drawings of stags shot by Prince Albert.
Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Pencil and pen and ink on tracing paper
Measurements
13.7 x 15.2 cm (sheet of paper)
