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A lakeside scene dated 1863

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Date

1863

Description

A watercolour showing a lakeside scene. The lake is shown in the foreground with a covered rowing boat shown on the water. Three female figures are shown standing on the shore and houses are shown at the base of a mountain behind. A bridge is shown over the water to the left and mountains are shown in the background. Inscribed below: Composition Louise 1863
This drawing is housed in one of two volumes, compiled by Queen Victoria and containing works presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert by their nine children. For other items in the volume see Princes & Princesses album.
Descriptive Medium: 'Pencil, watercolour, touches of bodycolour', 'pencil, watercolour, bodycolour (touches of)'
Additional Makers: Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) (artist)