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The Straufhahn from the Heldburg dated 29 Aug 1865

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29 Aug 1865

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A watercolour showing a view of the Burgruine Straufain from the Veste Heldburg. continued on RCIN 980038.bc verso. The ruins of Straufain can be seen in the distance on top of a steep hill. Inscribed below: The Straufhahn from the Heldburg [illegible] 30 Aug - 1865.
Inscribed below pasted down sheet: The Straufhahn from the Heldburg - Aug: 29. 1865.
Queen Victoria visited Coburg for the unveiling of the Prince Consort's memorial statue on 26 August 1865, staying at the Rosenau from 11 August to 5 September 1865. While staying in Coburg, the Queen revisited many of the local sites she associated with her late husband.
Descriptive Medium: 'Pencil, watercolour with ink inscription', 'pencil, watercolour, ink', 'watercolour painting'