A pencil drawing with touches of white bodycolour showing a winged angel watching over a sleeping child. The child is shown resting on a bed, with its head propped up on one elbow. Inscribed lower right: Helena. 26 Aug: 1859.
Inscribed below mounted sheet: A Copy.

Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings for their parents as gifts on important dates, such as this drawing executed by Princess Helena for her father's 40th birthday on 26 August 1859.

This drawing is housed in one of two volumes, compiled by Queen Victoria and containing works presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert by their nine children. For other items in the volume see Princes & Princesses album.