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Article
The decoration of the ballroom wing at Buckingham Palace, 1850–56
04/2024 | 1453 | 166
Pages: 368–379
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Author:
Rumley, Peter T.J. (Rumley, Peter T.J.)
Subjects
artists:
Moxon, Charles (1808–1890) / Gruner, Ludwig / Consoni, Nicola (1814–1884) / Blore, Edward / Cubitt, Thomas / Pennethorne, James
buildings:
Buckingham Palace, London, Great Britain
dates:
1850-1859
patrons:
Albert, Prince Consort of Victoria / Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
subjects:
British art / British architecture / Interiors / Conservation / Victorian art
Illustrations
Attributed works:
1. Detail of Fig.10, showing the archivolt and throne dais in the ballroom, Buckingham Palace.
Attributed works:
10. The Ballroom, Buckingham Palace, 17th June 1856, by Louis Haghe. 1856. Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper, 31.7 by 47.7 cm. (© His Majesty King Charles III, 2024; Royal Collection Trust).
Attributed works:
11. Part of the frieze in the Promenade Gallery (now West Gallery), Buckingham Palace, London, by Nicola Consoni. 1852. Oil on canvas. (© His Majesty King Charles III, 2024; Royal Collection Trust).
Attributed works:
12 and 13. Paintings by Nicola Consoni in the Promenade Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, by Robert Howlett. 1856. Albumen prints, 10.2 by 5.6 cm and 10.5 by 5.5 cm. (© His Majesty King Charles III, 2024; Royal Collection Trust).
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15. Urn of flowers, by Charles Moxon. Oil on canvas. (Promenade Gallery, now West Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London; photograph the author).
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16. The Promenade Gallery, Buckingham Palace, by Hills and Saunders. 1873. Albumen print, 16 by 20.5 cm. (© His Majesty King Charles III, 2024; Royal Collection Trust).
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17. The children’s fancy ball at Buckingham Palace, 7th April 1859, by Eugenio Agneni. 1859. Pencil and watercolour on paper, 31 by 45 cm. (© His Majesty King Charles III, 2024; Royal Collection Trust).
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18. The ballroom at Buckingham Palace, London, arranged for a banquet. (© His Majesty King Charles III, 2024; Royal Collection Trust).
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19. The Approach Gallery, Buckingham Palace, by Hills and Saunders. 1873. Albumen print, 14.7 by 20.5 cm. (© His Majesty King Charles III, 2024; Royal Collection Trust).
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2. Detail of a plan of the south-west wing of Buckingham Palace, London, showing the Ball and Concert Room, Ball Supper Room, Promenade Gallery and Approach Gallery, by James Pennethorne. 1852. (National Archives, London, work 34/371).
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4. Design for the new ballroom at Buckingham Palace, London, by James Pennethorne. 1852. Pen and ink on paper. (Royal Library, Windsor Castle; © His Majesty King Charles III, 2024; Royal Collection Trust).
Attributed works:
5. Elevations of the front and side of the organ in the ballroom, Buckingham Palace, London, by James Pennethorne. c.1852. Pen and ink with watercolour, over pencil, 43.8 by 61.1 cm. (© His Majesty King Charles III, 2024; Royal Collection Trust).
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6. Organ in the ballroom, Buckingham Palace, London, designed by Henry Cephas Lincoln. 1818–55. Painted and gilded maplewood and gilt metal. (© His Majesty King Charles III, 2024; Royal Collection Trust).
Attributed works:
7. Charles Moxon, by William Quiller Orchardson. 1875. Oil on canvas, 116.8 by 83.8 cm. (Tate).
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8. First hour of the night, by Michelangelo Maestri. c.1800. Watercolour and gouache over engraved outline on card, 44.5 by 34 cm. (Private collection).
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9. Parnassus, by Raphael. 1511. Fresco, width 6.7 m. (Stanze della Segnatura, Apostolic Palace, Vatican).
Western art unattributed:
14. Decoration in the Promenade Gallery, now the East Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, revealed during redecoration in 1981. (Photograph Louis Randall).
Western art unattributed:
3. Detail of The Scala Regia, Vatican, Rome. 1870. Engraving. (Liszt Collection; Bridgeman Images).
Article
Prince Albert, architect: the Duchess of Kent’s mausoleum
08/2023 | 1445 | 165
Pages: 842–851
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Author:
Hall, Michael (Hall, Michael)
Subjects
artists:
Gruner, Ludwig / Humbert, Albert Jenkins / Frankl, Albrecht / Muller, Anton
artists:
Theed the Younger, William (1804-1891)
dates:
1860-1869
patrons:
Albert, Prince Consort of Victoria / Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
places:
Frogmore, Home Park, Windsor
subjects:
Victoria, Duchess of Kent (1786–1861) / Mausoleums / British architecture / Sculpture / Temples / Sarcophagi / Architects / Buildings
Illustrations
Attributed works:
1. The Duchess of Kent’s mausoleum, Frogmore, by George Washington Wilson. c.1876. Albumen print, 24 by 16.8 cm. (detail). (© His Majesty King Charles III 2023; Royal Collection Trust).
Attributed works:
10. Detail of the interior of the Duchess of Kent’s mausoleum, Frogmore, showing a cherub’s head carved by William Theed the Younger. (Photograph the author).
Attributed works:
2. The ducal mausoleum at Coburg, by T.J.L. Rothbarth. 1860. Watercolour on paper, 31.2 by 46.8 cm. (© His Majesty King Charles III 2023Royal Collection Trust).
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3. The Duchess of Kent’s mausoleum, seen from below, by William Leighton Leitch. Watercolour on paper, 12 by 17.5 cm. (© His Majesty King Charles III 2023; Royal Collection Trust).
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4. Frogmore House from across the lake, by J.G.P. Fischer. 1847. Watercolour on paper, 40 by 52 cm. (© His Majesty King Charles III 2023; Royal Collection Trust).
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5. The Pelham Mausoleum, Brocklesby, Lincolnshire, by James Wyatt. 1787–92. (English Heritage Archive; photograph Janet Tierney).
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6. Interior of the Pelham Mausoleum, Brocklesby, Lincolnshire, by J.M.W. Turner. c.1810. Graphite and watercolour on paper, 64 by 49 cm. (Tate Britain, London, Turner Bequest CXCV 130).
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7. Detail of the bronze doors of the Duchess of Kent’s mausoleum, Frogmore, showing palm branch decoration designed by Prince Albert. (Photograph the author).
Attributed works:
8. The entrance to the burial chamber of the Duchess of Kent, Frogmore, by William Corden. 1861. Watercolour on paper, 24.9 by 17.8 cm. (© His Majesty King Charles III 2023; Royal Collection Trust).
Attributed works:
9. The interior of the Duchess of Kent’s mausoleum, Frogmore, by Gabriele Carelli. 1880. Graphite and watercolour on paper, 40.5 by 33 cm. (© His Majesty King Charles III 2023; Royal Collection Trust).
Article
The Royal Victorian Furniture-Makers, 1837-87
11/1969 | 800 | 111
Pages: 677-684+687
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Author:
Joy, Edward (Joy, Edward)
Subjects
artists:
Gruner, Ludwig
dates:
1800-1899
patrons:
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
places:
England / London
subjects:
Furniture makers / Furniture
subjects:
Victorian
subjects:
Patronage / Royalty
subjects:
Documents
Illustrations
Attributed works:
50. 'Confidante' (Or 'Sociable'). Part of the Same Suite as in Fig. 53. (State Drawing Room, Osborne House.). Figs. 50-52, Reproduced by Courtesy of the Ministry of Public Buildings & Works.
Attributed works:
51. Hall Chair, Carved Mahogany, Designed for Osborne House by Henry Whitaker 'in the Italian Style' and Shown in Part IV of His Treasury of Designs (1847). The Original Design Has the Monogram 'V. R.' Surmounted by a Crown. Probably by Holland or Dowbiggen. (Osborne House.). Figs. 50-52, Reproduced by Courtesy of the Ministry of Public Buildings & Works.
Attributed works:
52. Mahogany Cheval Mirror, Probably by Holland & Sons. c. 1850. (Queen's Dressing Room, Osborne House.). Figs. 50-52, Reproduced by Courtesy of the Ministry of Public Buildings & Works.
Attributed works:
53. Carved and Gilt Sofa, Designed by Henry Whitaker and Very Similar to a Design in Part VI of His Treasury of Designs (1847). Made by Holland & Sons. (State Drawing Room, Osborne House.) Reproduced by Courtesy of the Ministry of Public Buildings & Works.
Attributed works:
54. Axminster Carpet Designed by L. Gruner. 1850. Made by Blackmore Bros. of Burdensball, near Wilton, for Watson, Bell & Co. (Green Drawing Room, Windsor Castle.) Reproduced by Gracious Permission of H. M. The Queen.