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The International Exhibition of 1862: No. 27 - The English Picture Gallery (1)

William England

1862

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

The International Exhibition of 1862: No. 27 - The English Picture Gallery (1) is a 1862 photographic by William England, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William England
When & what style?: 1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a photo of a room packed with paintings and statues. The walls are covered in framed art, showing people, landscapes, and historical scenes. Two white statues of women stand in the center, with small chairs nearby. Crowds of visitors fill the background, looking at the art. The photo was taken at a big exhibition in 1862, showing off British art. Notice the mix of styles—some paintings look detailed, while others feel more sketchy. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more art from this time.

The story of this work

Overview

A stereo card from 1862 shows the English Picture Gallery at the International Exhibition held in South Kensington, produced by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company under William England's direction. The photograph is one of 350 stereographs documenting the exhibition, which took place on Exhibition Road.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

William England

William England carried a stereo camera everywhere, snapping the 1862 London world’s fair in 3D photos so people could step right into the crowds, glass domes, and medieval carvings.

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