Artwork
Queen Victoria at a review in Cobham
Queen Victoria at a review in Cobham is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Lami. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Queen Victoria at a review in Cobham is a watercolour depicting a military review attended by the monarch in 1853.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Queen Victoria on horseback overseeing a group of soldiers in a field, capturing a formal moment in a ceremonial context.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose, quick brushstrokes, the watercolour has a sketchy quality, prioritizing movement and immediacy over detailed rendering. Muted colours are punctuated by the bright uniforms of the soldiers.
Context
The work reflects the artistic conventions of its time for depicting ceremonial events, suggesting a connection to the representational traditions of the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist left a quiet record of 19th-century life in watercolor, mostly scenes of British soldiers and buildings.
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Untitled
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