Sculpture Court at Crystal Palace, including 'The Wrestlers'
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of a small courtyard with two stone statues of wrestlers locked in a struggle. The statues stand on a patchy grass area surrounded by a low fence, with a building and trees in the background. The photo is framed like an old print, with a red border and a small label inside. The photo includes a color palette and a ruler, likely added later for reference. These tools show how photographers tested colors and lighting back then. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this photo in person.
