A watercolour showing a study of a classical profile, possibly after a broken sculpture. The profile is shown facing left, with swept back hair, against a black background. A ribbon is shown below, inscribed: VICTORIA 1852 May 24 Osborne

Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings for their parents as gifts on important dates, such as this drawing executed by Victoria, Princess Royal for her mother's birthday on 24 May 1852.

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.