Images surrounding portrait of a sleeping prince albert, reclining to the right, full length, with eyes closed; directly above him an angel, and to the left queen victoria with three children; among plumes of clouds various ornately decorated cartouches with scenes representing albert's vision and achievements around the great exhibition, including: military officers in conversation with other nations; huskies pulling a sled, possibly representing russia; elephants carrying a man, possibly representing india; camels led in front of the pyramids, a naval fleet; and in the centre the crystal palace which housed the great exhibition. Above is britannia in front of four other personifications of different countries. Tinted lithograph. Date: circa 1851. Dimensions: Height: 395 mm (border); Width: 286 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Albert, Prince Consort. Collection: British Museum.
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