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Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Stag shot by Albert on Freithort 6 - 6 Oct 1859
Pencil, watercolour, pen and ink | 17.1 x 17.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980582
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A watercolour with pen and ink showing the head of a dead stag. The stag is shown facing forward, with its antlers pointing upwards.
Inscribed below: Stag shot by Albert on Freithort Oct: 5. 1859 -
Inscribed lower left: VR del Oct: 6. 1859
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.Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour, pen and ink
Measurements
17.1 x 17.0 cm (sheet of paper)
