1857
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
View of Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition is a 1857 photographic by Philip Henry Delamotte, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows a long, bright room with high arched ceilings and lots of glass. Statues of people and animals line both sides on tall pedestals. Benches run down the middle, and a few visitors sit or stand near the displays. The light streams in through the windows, making everything look warm and clear. The statues include a tall figure holding a scroll and a horse with a rider. The room feels like a mix of a gallery and a greenhouse, with plants and iron supports holding up the ceiling. This is a photo from the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The photograph depicts a glass-roofed exhibition hall filled with sculptures, captured in sepia tones. The space features a galleried design, allowing multiple levels of viewing. Displayed works are arranged throughout the room, emphasizing the exhibition's scope. The image documents the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition of 1857.
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Philip Henry Delamotte was a British photographer and illustrator.
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