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'The Resurrection', a bas-relief by J. Redfern

Unknown

1862

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

'The Resurrection', a bas-relief by J. Redfern is a 1862 photographic by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The image shows a black and white stereoscopic photograph of a bas-relief sculpture. The sculpture depicts a scene of figures in robes, with one central figure standing out. The background of the photograph is a yellow card with text, including the title "The Resurrection" and the artist's name, J. Redfern. The sculpture appears to be a representation of a biblical scene, with the central figure possibly being Jesus Christ. The figures surrounding him are shown in various poses, some with their hands clasped in prayer. The photograph is a testament to the art of sculpture and the skill of the artist, J. Redfern. To learn more about the techniques used in this photograph, look up the technique of impasto.

The story of this work

Overview

A stereoscopic photograph from 1862 shows a bas-relief titled *The Resurrection* by J. Redfern, displayed in the Mediaeval Court at the Great Exhibition in London. The sculpture is listed as item number 195 in a set of stereoscopic views.

Read the full account in the museum source.