This is a memorial to Queen Victoria’s grandchildren who died young. Compare this to the Ancestor Altar in the African gallery. Compare and contrast how deceased family members are remembered in both cultures.

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This is a memorial to Queen Victoria’s grandchildren who died young. Compare this to the Ancestor Altar in the African gallery. Compare and contrast how deceased family members are remembered in both cultures.

Modello for a Memorial to the Granchildren of Queen Victoria

Modello for a Memorial to the Grandchildren of Queen Victoria

American & European Art: Ball Brothers Foundation Gallery, Bay 2»

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