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Scupture exhibits, Paris Universal Exhibition 1855

Charles Thurston Thompson

1855

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Scupture exhibits, Paris Universal Exhibition 1855 is a 1855 photographic by Charles Thurston Thompson, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

About this work

This photo shows rows of wooden theater seats in the background, filled with small sculptures on display. Up front, busts of people sit on pedestals, surrounded by vases, lamps, and other decorative objects. Signs with French words label each section, and flowers add color to the scene. The photo was taken at a big exhibition in Paris in 1855, where artists showed off their work. The mix of everyday objects and art pieces makes the scene feel busy and lively. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos and objects like this one.