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Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
A mother and son dated 7 April 1853
Pencil | 37.3 x 26.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981036
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A pencil drawing showing a medieval mother and child. They are both shown full-length with the mother seated on a high backed chair and her son shown standing at her side. An open book is on her lap and the child is pointing to a picture on the page. He is also holding a bow and arrow. Both are shown dressed in medieval costume with the woman shown wearing a crown. Inscribed lower right: For dearest Mama from Vicky April 7th 1853
Inscribed lower left: B.P.
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
Measurements
37.3 x 26.7 cm (sheet of paper)
Place of Production
Buckingham Palace