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View of Gothic Architecture, Sculpture and Tomb Displayed at Crystal Palace

Negretti and Zambra

1855

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Cityscape

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View of Gothic Architecture, Sculpture and Tomb 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 is a black-and-white photo of a busy indoor scene. You can see arched windows, curved staircases, and lots of people walking around. The lighting is bright but uneven, making some areas look darker. There’s a large display in the center that looks like a mix of statues and architectural pieces. The photo was taken inside the Crystal Palace, a famous glass-and-iron building. It shows how people explored art and architecture in the mid-1800s. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A stereoscopic daguerreotype from 1855 depicts Gothic architectural elements and medieval funerary sculptures on display at the Crystal Palace in Sydenham, following its relocation in 1854. The image is presented in two rectangular arched windows within a black mount, glazed and framed with a passe-partout. The verso of the frame bears a label from the makers, Negretti and Zambra.

Read the full account in the museum source.