Treasures of the Courts / Queen Victoria & Prince Albert of Great Britain

Covering 500 years, 38 patrons and several continents, this lecture is part of a series given by Dr Marie-Anne Mancio in which she examins audacious acts of patronage and how they resulted in some of the finest art collections in the world. Queen Victoria collected or commissioned some of the greatest contemporary artists of her day including Minton, Frith, and Leighton. Albert’s death led to her ordering the construction of monuments like the Albert Memorial and to altering significant jewellery commissions such as her daughter Princess Alice’s wedding bracelet.