Memorial card for Albert, The Prince Consort

1819

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Memorial card for Albert, The Prince Consort is a 1819 by BOXES ANONYMOUS, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: BOXES ANONYMOUS
When & what style?: 1819 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a memorial card for Albert, The Prince Consort. It is framed in a wooden frame with a gold border and a black background. The card has a decorative design with text in the center. The card is a print, which is a common medium for memorial cards. The design is intricate, with a mix of curved and straight lines. The text is written in a formal font, which suggests that the card was meant to be a dignified tribute to the prince. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which is known for its collection of art and artifacts from the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A memorial card for Albert, the Prince Consort, was produced in 1861 following his death in 1861, printed in Windsor, London. The card features letterpress text by J.H. Woodley of London, including the inscription "In Memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Consort," and was sold from Woodley's address at 30 Fore Street, City. The card is embossed with the Windsor insignia.

Read the full account in the museum source.