Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
Two figures embracing c. 1855 - c. 1858
Pencil, pen and ink, touches of bodycolour | 18.7 x 14.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981205
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Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
Two figures embracing c. 1855 - c. 1858
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A pen and ink drawing with touches of bodycolour, inside an embossed paper frame, showing two figures embracing. The two female figures are shown three-quarter-length, standing and embracing. Inscribed below: PAR LA PRINCESSE ROYALE.
Madame Louise Rollande was the French Governess to Queen Victoria's children from 1849 to 1859. The children often wrote her letters and presented her with drawings, such as this drawing executed by Victoria, Princess Royal.
This drawing is housed in an album of works presented to Madame Rollande. For other items in the volume see Madame Rollande's Album. -
Medium and techniques
Pencil, pen and ink, touches of bodycolour
Measurements
18.7 x 14.7 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)