Queen Victoria and Prince Albert: Patrons of the arts and art collectors
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Basement Theatre 117, Melbourne School of Design, The University of Melbourne
Masson Road Parkville Victoria, 3010 AustraliaDescription
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert: Patrons of the arts and art collectors
During his lecture filled with vibrant imagery, Oliver Everett, Librarian Emeritus of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, will discuss the collections and challenge the popular image of Victoria as a melancholy widow, revealing her as a passionate and open-minded woman.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were enthusiastic patrons of the arts throughout their marriage, commissioning and collecting works from both British and European artists including Old Master paintings, sculpture, furniture, jewellery and fine bindings. They viewed their roles as patrons of the arts as being part of the public duties of the monarchy, with Buckingham Palace known as "the headquarters of taste".
Together Victoria and Albert made important changes at Windsor Castle and added three other distinctive royal residences including Balmoral Castle, Osborne House and Sandringham House. They played a pivotal role with the ground breaking Great Exhibition of 1851, and were important patrons of early photography.
Guests are also invited to view a small exhibition of items from the Victoria and Albert collection of the late Professor Robin Sharwood AM in the venue foyer.
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