Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
A fushia dated 21 May 1860
Watercolour over pencil | 17.3 x 12.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 981664.m
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A watercolour showing a study of a fushia. One bloom is shown, suspended from a branch with several leaves.
Inscribed lower left: May 21 1860
Madame de Coninck, formally Madame Maria de Hocédé, was the French Governess to Queen Victoria's children from 20 January 1859. Coninck was a favourite of Princess Alice and Princess Louise, who each presented her with an album of drawings (RCIN 981663 & RCIN 981664) before she left to remarry in July 1863. For other items in this volume see RCIN 981664. -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour over pencil
Measurements
17.3 x 12.6 cm (sheet of paper)