A watercolour showing the head of a dead stag. The stag is shown facing forward and resting on a small table.

Inscribed below: Stag shot by Albert Oct: 6 - 1858 - 1st in the Ditch & then at Nellie's Bush. -
Inscribed lower left: weighed 18st 4lbs
Inscribed lower right: VR del Oct: 7 1858

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.