View of Architectural Sculpture Displayed at Crystal Palace
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows two black-framed views of a grand stone building with tall arches and detailed carvings. The images look like they’re taken from inside a large glass space, showing rows of statues or sculptures on both sides. The lighting is bright but even, making the stone look smooth and the carvings sharp. The photo was made by a company that likely used early camera tech to capture real buildings. The frames have a ruler and color test squares next to them, which were tools for checking how cameras worked. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.
