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Princess Helena (1846-1923)
Study of a hand and sleeve dated 24 May 1857
Pencil, touches of white bodycolour | 37.6 x 28.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981119
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A pencil drawing with touches of white bodycolour showing a study of a hand and sleeve. The hand is shown with fingers pointing down and a three-row pearl bracelet is shown on the wrist. Inscribed lower left: Helena May 24. 1857.
Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings as gifts on important dates, such as this drawing executed by Princess Helena for her mother's birthday on 24 May 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. -
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Pencil, touches of white bodycolour
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37.6 x 28.8 cm (sheet of paper)
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