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Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
A head with curly hair dated 24 Dec 1851
Pencil, coloured pencil, touches of bodycolour | 41.5 x 33.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981017
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A pencil drawing on octagonally cut paper showing a head study. The head is shown facing right and has curly hair, held back with a band. Inscribed below: Victoria Dec 24. 1851.
Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawing for their parents as gifts on important dates, such as this drawing executed by Victoria, Princess Royal for Christmas 1851.
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 2. -
Medium and techniques
Pencil, coloured pencil, touches of bodycolour
Measurements
41.5 x 33.2 cm (sheet of paper)
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