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Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
Countless Blessings be yours Everlastingly dated 10 Feb 1857
Pencil, watercolour, gold paint, doily | 24.3 x 19.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981115
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A watercolour with a doily overlay showing angels holding a gold ring and wreathes. Two angels are shown holding a large wreath of flowers to the upper centre. Inscribed inside the wreath: VA
Inscribed in the centre of the page: COUNTLESS BLESSINGS BE YOURS EVERLASTINGLY
An angel is shown to the right, holding a pillow with a further wreath on top, and two angels are shown holding a gold ring below. Inscribed on the ring: Feb 10 1857
Inscribed lower right: V.A.M.L.P.R [Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa Princess Royal]
Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings for their parents as gifts on important dates, such as this card made by Victoria, Princess Royal for her parents' wedding anniversary on 10 February 1857.
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, watercolour, gold paint, doily
Measurements
24.3 x 19.9 cm (sheet of paper)