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Isle of Wight dated 23-24 July 1860

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Date

23-24 July 1860

Description

A watercolour showing a view of a harbour and headland near Osborne House, Isle of Wight. Trees are shown in the foreground, with a clearing in the centre. The sea is shown behind, with sail boats shown on the water. The harbour is shown stretching out from the right. Inscribed lower left: July 23-24 1860. In her journal entry of 23 July 1860, Queen Victoria describes how she "drew & painted with Mr Leitch". William Leighton Leitch started instructing the queen in watercolour technique in 1842, continuing to teach her until migraines forced him to retire 22 years later.
Descriptive Medium: 'Pencil, watercolour', 'pencil, watercolour'