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Boats on a lake dated 24 May 1863

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24 May 1863

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A watercolour showing a sailing boat on a lake. The lake is shown in the foreground, with the boat shown on the water in the centre and further boats shown behind. A tower is shown on the shore to the right, with hills shown behind. Mountains are shown in the background. Inscribed lower right: Helena May 24. 1863.
Inscribed below mounted sheet: Copy
Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings for their parents as gifts on important dates, such as this watercolour executed by Princess Helena for her mother's birthday on 24 May 1863.
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: Princess Helena, consort of Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (1846-1923) (artist)