Statue of a 16th Century Man, Great Exhibition 1851
1851
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1851
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of a statue showing a man in old-fashioned clothes. He’s standing on a small pedestal, wearing a long coat, loose shirt, and boots. His right hand holds a small object, and his left arm rests on a tall post behind him. The statue looks worn, with rough edges and faded details. The photo itself is yellowed and torn around the edges, like an old document. This was taken at the Great Exhibition in 1851, a big fair where new inventions and art were shown. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more original objects like this.
