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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/F/31/58
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Copy letter from the Prince Consort to Sir Charles Eastlake
Date	10 August 1859
Writer	Albert, Prince Consort
Addressee	Eastlake, Charles, Sir; Secretary to the Fine Arts Commission
Description	Copy letter from the Prince Consort to Sir Charles Eastlake regarding the previous correspondence relating to the difficulties faced by Daniel Maclise in finishing his fresco (see VIC/MAIN/F/31/56-57). He states that all perishable material, such as oil and wood, should be eliminated from a 'monumental work' and that he believes the best method for such a painting is fresco. He also suggests to facilitate Maclise's working that the stained glass in the room be removed and a that a white sheet be placed opposite the window to reflect more light upon the painting (he includes a sketch to demonstrate).
Place Of Writing	Osborne
Language	English
Extent	1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
Related Material	For related material see VIC/MAIN/F/31/56-57.
Digitisation Notes	These papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
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