Artwork

Sculptures at Crystal Palace including a 'Figure from the Tomb of Maximilian at Innsbruck'

Sculptures at Crystal Palace including a 'Figure from the Tomb of Maximilian at Innsbruck' is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Negretti and Zambra. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1855 stereoscopic daguerreotype photograph captures a display of sculptures at the Crystal Palace in Sydenham, featuring a notable cast from the tomb of Maximilian at Innsbruck. The image is presented in a traditional stereoscopic format.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a sculpture arrangement at Crystal Palace, highlighting a cast from Maximilian's tomb, reflecting 19th-century interests in historical replicas and exhibition culture.

Technique & Style

The photograph is a stereoscopic daguerreotype on two arched plates, mounted in a glazed passe-partout frame with a black mount, bearing a label from photographers Negretti and Zambra.

History & Provenance

Created in 1855 by Negretti and Zambra, the piece is framed with their label, indicating its origin with this photographic firm.

Context

The inclusion of a ruler and color checker in the visual note suggests the image may have been used for both measurement reference and potential color calibration, though the photographs themselves are in black and white.