The Royal Family

DESCRIPTION: This 19th-century engraving visually conceptualizes the British Royal Family by balancing its national role with an idealized image of domestic harmony National Imagery. Central Authority (The Sovereign State): Queen Victoria occupies the dead centre of the print. She wears her crown and state jewels, anchoring the composition to show that domestic lineage serves the crown. Military and Titles: The surrounding male figures (such as the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh) are depicted in official military uniforms with dress epaulettes, symbolizing state defence and global reach. The Text Anchor: The explicit listing of state titles at the bottom—rather than personal names—stamps the portrait as an official public record of the realm's succession. Domestic Imagery (The Imperial Family) Family Tree Hierarchy: The layout acts as a literal "family tree" or genealogical map. The inclusion of "The Late Prince Consort" (Prince Albert) in profile at the top right emphasizes the patriarchal origin of the household, continuing to influence the domestic brand even after his death. Intimate Vignettes: The figures are closely nested in an overlapping oval arrangement. Instead of formal distance, they are grouped tightly to radiate warmth and stability, projecting the mid-Victorian ideal of the supportive nuclear home to the public eye. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 16 x 25.5 CREATORS: PUBLICATION: The National and Domestic History of England PUBLISHER: London: J Hagger DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with some patina from its antiquity SUBJECT: People;Royals PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.