Artwork
Prince Albert and the Royal children at the opening of the Royal Horticultural Society's building in South Kensington
Prince Albert and the Royal children at the opening of the Royal Horticultural Society's building in South Kensington is a watercolor drawing by the Impressionist artist Edmund Walker. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1861 watercolour drawing by Edmund Walker captures a scene from the opening of the Royal Horticultural Society's building in South Kensington.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts Prince Albert and the royal children amidst a crowd gathered in a large, glass-roofed colonnade, conveying a sense of excitement and anticipation.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of watercolour brings the lively scene to life, with attention to detail in the formal attire of the crowd and the architecture of the building.
History & Provenance
The drawing is signed and dated by the artist, providing a precise record of the event.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Byron Edmund Walker, CVO was a Canadian banker. He was the president of the Canadian Bank of Commerce from 1907 to 1924, and a generous patron of the arts, helping to found and nurture many of Canada's cultural and…
