Arrival of Her Most Gracious Majesty at House of Lords to Open First Parliament of her Reign
n.d.
Medium
Steel engraving colored with wooden blocks on paper
Dimensions
52.7 × 40.7 cm (20 3/4 × 16 1/16 in.)
Classification
wood engraving
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
61548
Art Historical Context
**Arrival of Her Most Gracious at House of Lords to First Parliament of her ReignThis vibrant print by George Baxter captures a pivotal moment in British history: Queen Victoria's arrival at the Palace of Westminster in 1837 to open the first Parliament of her reign. just 18 years old, the newly crowned monarch processed in state splendor, symbolizing the dawn of the Victorian era—a time of imperial expansion, industrial revolution, and social reform. The scene teems with pomp, from the ornate carriage and cheering crowds to the Gothic splendor of the Houses of Parliament, offering visitors a ...