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A view of houses in a valley dated 1862

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1862

Description

A watercolour showing a view of houses in a valley, possibly in the Highlands. The valley is shown in the foreground, with a stream (or possibly a path) running through. Birds are shown gathered on the banks of the stream and a hill is shown to the right, with the small group of houses shown behind. Fir trees are shown behind and a mountain is shown in the background. Inscribed lower right: Louise
Inscribed below mounted sheet: from nature 1862
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)