19th-Century

A Ball With Queen Victoria & Prince Albert

19th-Century

A Ball With Queen Victoria & Prince Albert

This mid-19th-century wood engraving depicts a fanciful ball with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

It was first published in The Illustrated London News and probably referenced a notable event. The outfits are majestic with the ladies sporting beautiful bell-shaped dresses. Can you imagine taking part?

Framed and glazed.

Medium: Wood engraving on paper
Overall size: 14” x 17½” / 36cm x 45cm
Year of creation: c. 1850
Condition: Artwork presents well.
Our reference: BRV718

Conservation & History

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