The International Exhibition of 1862, No. 209, the Mediaeval Court.

The International Exhibition of 1862, No. 209, the Mediaeval Court.

William England

1862

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a photo of a room packed with old statues and carvings. Two big marble figures stand in the middle, draped in flowing robes. Shelves around them hold smaller sculptures, busts, and framed pictures. The walls are dark and fancy, with carvings and a big coat of arms. The photo was taken at a big 1862 event called the International Exhibition. It shows how people displayed art back then—lots of stuff crammed together. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more like this.

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