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Sunrise 4 a.m. as seen from Pension [W]allis. Lucerne dated 1868

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1868

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A watercolour showing a view from Pension Wallis, Lucerne, at sunrise. The tree-lined shore of Lake Lucerne is shown in the foreground, with the lake shown behind. Mountains are shown in the background.
Inscribed below: Sunrise 4 a.m. as seen from Pension Vallis. [sic] Lucerne. 1868
Princess Louise stayed in Pension Wallis, Lucerne, with her mother, Queen Victoria, from 7 August to 9 September 1868. The Queen wanted to see the Alps, which her beloved Prince Albert had visited before their marriage, and her doctors had also advised the Queen that the fresh air would be good for her health. During their stay, the royal party made daily visits to local beauty spots.
This drawing is housed in an album of drawings by Princess Louise. For other items in the volume see Princess Louise Album.
Descriptive Medium: 'Pencil and watercolour', 'pencil, watercolour'