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A Montenegrin girl in local dress dated 24 May 1860

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24 May 1860

Description

A watercolour on circular paper showing the head and shoulders of a Montenegrin girl in local dress. After Carl Haag (possibly inspired by his drawing Una Signorina di Monte Negro and Signorina Petrana di Monte Negro). The girl is shown facing left and is wearing an elaborate headdress. Inscribed lower right: Louise May 24th 1860.
Inscribed at lower right of folio: From a small sketch of C Haag.
Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings for their parents as gift on important dates, such as this watercolour executed by Princess Louise for her mother's birthday on 24 May 1860.
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', 'pencil, watercolour'
Additional Makers: After Carl Haag (1820-1915) (artist)