Sculpture Court at Crystal Palace including statue of 'Victory'
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Sculpture Court at Crystal Palace including statue of 'Victory' is a 1855 photographic by Negretti and Zambra, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows a wooden-floored courtyard with two glass-roofed pavilions. Statues line the sides—one stands out with a winged figure holding something. Inside each pavilion, people sit at tables, and plants fill the space. The lighting is bright but casts shadows under the arches. The photo was taken to document a famous building called the Crystal Palace. It looks like a mix of glass, metal, and nature—very unusual for its time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.
