Lion Ornament
1856
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1856
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Lion Ornament is a 1856 photographic by Roger Fenton, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows a small bronze sculpture of a lion perched on a pedestal. The lion has a curled tail and is resting its front paws on a looped handle. The pedestal is simple, with a flat top and a faint mark on the front. The photo itself looks a bit faded, like it’s old. This style of photo was common in the mid-1800s, when artists and photographers worked closely together. If you like this kind of detailed craftsmanship, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The image is a monochrome photographic print by Roger Fenton from 1856, showing a side view of a sculptural lion ornament. It was created as part of Fenton’s documentation of the British Museum’s collection, which he photographed at the institution’s request beginning in 1853.
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