Interior View of the Crystal Palace with Sculptures
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Interior View of the Crystal Palace with Sculptures is a 1855 photographic by Negretti and Zambra, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This image shows two black-and-white photographs inside a dark frame. The pictures depict a large, glass-roofed building filled with statues and people walking around. The space looks bright and airy, with high ceilings and lots of light streaming in. The photos were likely taken to document the Crystal Palace, a famous glass-and-iron building. The artist used a camera to capture the real-life scene, which was unusual for that time. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.
