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Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
Study of a hand and sleeve dated 24 Dec 1854
Pencil, touches of bodycolour | 37.7 x 27.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981068
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A pencil drawing with touches of bodycolour showing a study of an outstretched hand. The hand is shown palm up, coming out of a volumous sleeve with large cuffs. Inscribed lower right: Alice. December 24. 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 Alice for Christmas Eve 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. -
Medium and techniques
Pencil, touches of bodycolour
Measurements
37.7 x 27.0 cm (sheet of paper)