Statue of Venus at Crystal Palace
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Statue of Venus at Crystal Palace is a 1855 photographic by Negretti and Zambra, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a black-and-white photo of a statue inside a grand building. The statue shows a draped figure, likely a woman, standing in a curved pose. Behind it, you can see arches, columns, and a distant view of trees and a bridge—maybe a park or garden. The photo looks like it was taken in the mid-1800s, judging by the style. The lighting is even, but the details of the statue’s folds and the building’s architecture are sharp. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.
