Manchester
1857
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1857
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Manchester is a 1857 photographic by Philip Henry Delamotte, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows a room full of sculptures under a glass roof. The biggest statue is a woman standing tall on a pedestal, holding something raised in her hand. Around her are smaller figures—some sitting, some standing—all carved from white stone. The floor is wood, and the walls have tall windows letting in light. The photo was taken in 1857, showing how people displayed art back then. The glass roof and bright light make the sculptures look almost like they’re glowing. Look up Delamotte, Philip Henry to see more of his early photos.
