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Princess Helena (1846-1923)
A house dated 26 Aug 1854
Pencil, touches of bodycolour | 27.0 x 38.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981064
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A pencil drawing with touches of white bodycolour showing a half-timbered house. The house is shown in the foreground to the left, with trees shown to the right. Further houses buildings are shown in the background. Inscribed lower right: Helena August 16. 1854.
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 birthday on 26 August 1854.
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. -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Pencil, touches of bodycolour
Measurements
27.0 x 38.1 cm (sheet of paper)