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The International Exhibition of 1862: No. 42 - Italian Court (3)

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. 42 - Italian Court (3) 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 black-and-white photo of a grand indoor space with high ceilings and big windows. Statues stand on pedestals along the walls, and people in long dresses walk or stand around. The floor is made of wooden planks, and there are tables covered with white cloths. Shops with signs like "Precious Metals" and "Italy" line the sides. The photo was taken during a big exhibition in 1862, showing off art and objects from around the world. Notice how the light comes through the windows, making some areas brighter than others. Look up more about the Victoria and Albert Museum to see other items from this exhibition.

The story of this work

Overview

A stereo card documents the International Exhibition of 1862, held in South Kensington, depicting its Italian Court. The London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company secured exclusive rights to photograph the exhibition, and William England contributed to a series of 350 stereographs produced for the event.

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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