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An arched gateway dated 24 May 1868

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24 May 1868

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A watercolour showing a view of an arched gateway. Cows are shown on a slope in the foreground to the left, with a bridge shown behind. The archway is shown above to the right, surrounded by trees. Inscribed lower right: Leopold May 24. 1868
Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings for their parents as gifts on important dates, such as this watercolour executed by Prince Leopold for his mother's birthday on 24 May 1868.
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: Prince Leopold (1853-84) (artist)