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Sculptures Displayed at Crystal Palace

Negretti and Zambra

1855

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Sculptures Displayed at Crystal Palace is a 1855 photographic by Negretti and Zambra, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Negretti and Zambra
When & what style?: 1855 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This image is a photograph of sculptures displayed at Crystal Palace, taken around 1855. The photo is in black and white, with various sculptures on display. There are also some people in the background, but they are not the main focus of the image. The sculptures are arranged in a large room with a high ceiling, and there are some trees and other decorations in the background. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about this style of photography, you might want to check out the work of Negretti and Zambra, the artists who took this photo.

The story of this work

Overview

A stereoscopic daguerreotype from 1855 by Negretti and Zambra depicts sculptures arranged in the Crystal Palace after its relocation to Sydenham, featuring a central sculpture of a horse interacting with a human figure. A Victorian-era wheelchair is visible along the walkway’s edge, while the daguerreotype plates are set within a black mount, framed by two arched rectangular windows and glazed in a passe-partout style. The verso of the frame bears a label identifying the photographers as Negretti and Zambra.

Read the full account in the museum source.