A female figure dated 26 April 1859

Pencil, watercolour | 23.6 x 19.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981257

Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)

Description

A watercolour showing a study of a female figure. She is shown half-length, seated and facing left in profile. She is wearing nineteenth-century dress with her hair pulled back into a bun. Inscribed below: Berlin April 26 1859

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.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
(artist)

Search the collection Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
(artist)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Pencil, watercolour

pencil, watercolour

Measurements

23.6 x 19.0 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Costume & National dress
History of costume
Costume-19C
Places

Place of Production

Berlin [Germany]

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