A pencil drawing with touches of white bodycolour showing a hand holding an unknown object, possibly the hilt of a sword. The hand is shown with thumb and forefinger pointing downwards.
Inscribed lower right: Helena August. 26. 1856.

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 1856.

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.