It`s day 3 of the Queen Victoria Long Weekend! Sorry I didn`t post earlier...it`s been a scorching hot day here in Montreal and we`ve been soaking up the sun and Barbecuing and feasting!
Today`s post is mainly about Victoria and Albert`s love of the Arts. It`s no secret that the Royal couple indulged in the arts; whether it was music, poetry, painting or the theatre.
This month, I came across a copy of the magazine, Roylty (which I love!) And found a whole section on Victoria`s love of the arts..Notice the black circled section on the right for the title..
So, I scanned a few of the photos for you. Here`s one of Victoria`s own self portrait (she loved to draw and sketch- she was actually pretty good) Check it out:
Here`s one of of the royal family- I simply adore this one!
This next one is a portrait of Prince Albert (what a distinguished and classy guy- my opinion!)
And this last one was Albert`s favourite painting of Victoria (and I don`t blame him!) Look at how deliciously gorgeous she was!
And now, here`s my own humble attempt at interpreting the above fabulous portrait.(I just love Victoria- and had to draw her:)
And guess what! My honey bunch of a daughter, Sophia (you remember her- the one who loves history just like her mommy?) Well, she attempted to draw Victoria as well! I find she`s actually quite good (Proud mommy- can you tell?)
Do you have a favourite Victoria painting? Leave a comment and let us know!
Remember to tell us what books you have read on Victoria, her art of love, or anything else Victoria-related. Come share your links, thoughts and comments below.
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8 comments:
Oh, the drawings are dear:-)
Victoria was so pretty as a young woman, and I agree with you about Albert.
I love the various paintings of Victoria and her family. The one of her as a young woman is beautiful. And very nice drawings by yourself and your daughter. I so envy the talent of drawing.
I'm hoping to watch The Young Victoria this week!
Thank you for sharing this pictures and your drawings. :)
They look good!
I haven't got a picture of Victoria that I really really like, but I do like the pictures where she is standing together with Albert. Those are always nice.
I love the family portrait and the one you and Sophia emulated (which are both wonderful!) You know I'm jealous that I don't have a daughter interested in history (yet...)
WOW .. the talent in your family is AMAZING, Lucy! I am impressed. Your daughter is fantastically artistic, of course you should be proud!
I love the portrait of the Royal family, is flows with whimsical and positive energy. Always a good thing!
Great job to you and your daughter! I wish I could draw that well - my people always look awful. I really like that family portrait - it looks so fun.
The portrait of the royal family you have in your post is charming. The children especially are shown as real children. It appears to be set as a formal portrait, but is anything but formal. Just the parents and their children.
Victoria was indeed a talented artist. Love the picture of Albert. I like both of your drawings. As a person with stick figure artistic ability, I admire anyone who can accomplish a picture that actually looks like what it is supposed to be.
I love that magazine too! I don't think that the new issue is here yet, but I'm looking forward to it now.
Your daughter is very talented, I think.
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