Untitled
1867
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1867
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This black-and-white photo shows a room packed with statues and busts. A large, muscular figure stands in the center, its back turned, with one leg lifted like it’s mid-stride. Smaller sculptures surround it—some draped, some posed—and a bust of a man in a suit sits on a pedestal nearby. The floor is shiny, and the walls have arched windows letting in light. The photo was taken in 1867, showing how artists displayed their work back then. The mix of grand and small sculptures suggests this was a space for serious collectors. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of its sculpture collection.
