Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort at Aldershot, 9 July 1859
Artist: George Housman Thomas (British, 1824-1868)
Date: ca. 1859-1864
Medium: Oil on canvas
Collection: Royal Collection Trust, London, United Kingdom
Description
In 1859 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited Aldershot on a number of occasions. This painting probably depicts the review held there on 9 July which was described by The Times newspaper as one of the best reviews held at Aldershot for a long time. The Queen recorded in her Journal that she rode Alma, a favourite mount, who is shown as a liver chestnut. She wore her scarlet military riding jacket with a General's sash and a General's plume in her riding hat. The troops were commanded by Lieutenant-General Knollys, seen on the left of the painting, riding behind the Queen.
