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Prospectus for Queen Victoria Opening Parliament

Subject Queen Victoria British
ca. 1837
Not on view
This prospectus announces the forthcoming publication of a print by George Baxter, "The Arrival of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, at the House of Lords, to Open the First Parliament of Her Reign."

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Prospectus for Queen Victoria Opening Parliament
  • Artist: George Baxter (British, Lewes 1804–1867 London)
  • Subject: Queen Victoria (British, London 1819–1901 East Cowes, Isle of Wight)
  • Date: ca. 1837
  • Medium: Letter press and Baxter process: aquatint key plate with oil colors printed from wood engraved blocks
  • Dimensions: Image: 10 3/16 × 6 5/8 in. (25.9 × 16.9 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
  • Object Number: 18.17.3-273
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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