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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/F/29/7-8
Record Type	Writings (documents)
Title	Prince Albert's memorandum on fresco-painting
Date	October 1841
Writer	Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Prince
Description	A memorandum, and accompanying amendment and revision, written by Prince Albert in which he defends the ability of English artists to learn the technique of fresco-painting. He also suggests that they organise a competition for English artists to paint in the style to test the effect of the British climate on fresco paintings.
Language	English
Extent	1 document (7 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
Digitisation Notes	These papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
URL	https://albert.rct.uk
Level	Item

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