Hafiz Abdul Karim; Queen Victoria with her dog Noble
- Artist: Robert Milne
- Date: 1897
- Medium: print
- Dimensions: 5 1/2 in. x 3 7/8 in. (139 mm x 99 mm) image size
- Portrays: Hafiz Abdul Karim, Queen Victoria
- Museum: The National Portrait Gallery
- Collection record: The National Portrait Gallery website
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About this artwork
This photo shows Queen Victoria in a garden‑tent at Frogmore, working on her boxes while her loyal dog Noble sits beside her. Behind her, Abdul Karim—her Indian clerk and Munshi—stands attentively, his presence a reminder of the Empress’s fascination with India. The image is a printing‑out paper cabinet card from 1897, produced by photographer Robert Milne. It was captured during the Diamond Jubilee year, when Victoria showcased her new status as Empress of India.
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Hafiz Abdul Karim; Queen Victoria with her dog Noble is in the collection of The National Portrait Gallery at St Martin's Place, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
