The very last of the Queen's birthday tables at Osbourne. James Roberts - 1861
The Queen's birthday table in 1854 by James Roberts
The Queen's birthday table in the Horn Room at Osbourne - 1849 by J. Nash Queen Victoria was a very privileged woman, to put it mildly. These were in the days before excess was looked down upon or royalty felt pressure to appear fiscally responsible (not that the royals have taken to living in bungalows now or anything....) Not only was she Sovereign of the British Empire at the height of it's wealth and power, but she had a very doting husband and happy family as well. Prince Albert, her Consort, used to put a great deal of thought into creating a room with a "birthday table" for her each year. Here are some renderings by two different artists of her birthday tables for the years 1849, 1854 and 1861. Being an artist, I am amazed by the amount of detail captured so beautifully in these watercolors. How would you like a "birthday table" and what would you hope to find there? Part 2
(from "Victoria and Albert - A Family Life at Osbourne House")
8 comments:
What a wonderfully royal and inspired "birthday table"-
Love the garland of greenery and the monograms.
My table would be lots of green and mod shamrocks- "St.Patrick's Day is my day!
Patricia, that would be cool to have a birthday that falls on a distinct holiday. I can think of some luxe art supplies and a Kelly bag that could go on your table!
What a delicate touch to the watercolors. Oooh to be Queen for a Birthday.......like Q. Victoria.
Hi DDFO! Thanks for your comment! Yes, wouldn't it be something?
wouldn't mind a birthday able myself! hmmm...must mention to hubby :-) Anne...I've been lurking more than commenting...but still keeping up on your blog. It's just lovely! Keep up the good work!
THANKS SO MUCH, COURTNEY! HOPE YOU ARE WELL!
Oh I ADORE these paintings. The pastel colours and the fine details are amazing! Thank you so much for this lovely post.
Anna :)
Thank YOU for leaving such a nice comment, Anna!
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