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Head of a woman dated 24 Dec 1859
Pencil, touches of bodycolour and watercolour wash | 38.9 x 26.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980927
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A pencil drawing with touches of watercolour wash and bodycolour showing the head and shoulders of a female figure. She is shown from behind, facing left in profile. She is wearing a headscarf and a wreath of ivy. Inscribed lower right: Helena December 24th 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 Christmas in 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. -
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Pencil, touches of bodycolour and watercolour wash
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38.9 x 26.6 cm (sheet of paper)
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