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Prince Albert Laying the Foundation-Stone of the National Gallery... 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Prince Albert Laying the Foundation-Stone of the National Gallery... 1850. Creator: Unknown
His Royal Highness Prince Albert Laying the Foundation-Stone of the National Gallery, at Edinburgh, 1850. The enclosed space had several stands erected within it...On the west side of the area was another stand, capable of containing 1300 persons...the Prince Consort entered the area, and, amidst loud cheers, took up his position close to the foundation-stone. The Rev. Dr. Lee, Principal of the University...offered up a fervent prayer for the success of the proposed edifice....The Lord Justice-General then advanced, and taking up the trowel, which he afterwards presented to the Prince, addressed his Royal Highness, explaining the object of the new building. [The prince spoke:] "The building of which we have just begun the foundation is a temple to be erected to the fine arts - the fine arts, which have so important an influence upon the development of the mind and feeling of a people". From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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His Royal Highness Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, makes history as he lays the foundation stone of the National Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1850. The enclosed space is filled with excitement and anticipation as several stands are erected to accommodate the large crowd that has gathered to witness this momentous occasion. On the west side of the area, a stand capable of holding 1300 people is prepared for the dignitaries and guests. The Prince Consort enters the area, greeted by thunderous cheers from the crowd. The Reverend Dr. Lee, Principal of the University of Edinburgh, offers a heartfelt prayer for the success of the proposed edifice. Following the prayer, Lord Justice-General Sir James Macdonald, advances and presents a trowel to Prince Albert. Addressing the crowd, the Prince Consort expresses his vision for the new building, "The building of which we have just begun the foundation is a temple to be erected to the fine arts - the fine arts, which have so important an influence upon the development of the mind and feeling of a people." With the trowel in hand, Prince Albert places it on the foundation stone, marking the beginning of the construction of the National Gallery in Edinburgh. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in Scottish history, as the future of art and culture in the country is forever changed.
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