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A Christening c. 1859

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c. 1859

Description

A watercolour showing a view of a christening, probably the christening of Princess Victoria's first child Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (later Kaiser Wilhelm II). The baby is shown in the centre, being passed to a clergyman, who is standing in front of a covered alter. Further figures are shown gathered around the infant.
This drawing is housed in an album of drawings by Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, Victoria, Princess Royal. For other items in this album see Princess Royal Drawings Volume.
Descriptive Medium: 'Pencil, watercolour, touches of bodycolour', 'pencil, watercolour, bodycolour (touches of)'
Additional Makers: Empress Friedrich, consort of Friedrich III, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia (1840-1901) (artist)