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A mother and her children dated 26 Dec 1857
Pencil | 26.7 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981238

Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
A mother and her children dated 26 Dec 1857
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A pencil drawing showing a woman and four children by a fence. The woman is shown handing grapes to two of the children who are climbing on the fence, while a further child is shown seated and eating below. The fourth child is shown climbing a tree behind to the left. Inscribed below: For dear Mama
Inscribed lower left: December 26. 1857. Buckingham Palace
Inscribed lower right: V. Pss R
This drawing is housed in an album of drawings by Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, Victoria, Princess Royal. For other items in this album see Princess Royal Drawings Volume. -
Medium and techniques
Pencil
Measurements
26.7 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Buckingham Palace