Artwork

Victoria and Albert Museum, Exhibition of paintings, North court, south-east corner

V&A , 1915

Victoria and Albert Museum, Exhibition of paintings, North court, south-east corner is a photographic photography by V&A. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1915 photograph captures the south-east corner of the North court at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This photo shows a corner of the V&A building in 1915. It was taken to record how the museum looked back then. The picture helps us see how the place changed over time.

The V&A kept this shot as part of a bigger project. They saved photos to teach people about art, buildings, and design. These images were like a visual encyclopedia for students.

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Overview

This 1915 photograph captures the south-east corner of the North court at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It is part of the museum's extensive collection of photographs documenting its history and development.

Subject & Meaning

The image records the appearance of the museum's architecture at a specific point in time, providing a visual reference for its evolution.

History & Provenance

Originally collected by the National Art Library, the photograph was part of a program to document art, architecture, and design for educational purposes, serving as a resource for students and a record of the museum's history.

South Kensington Museum, Exhibition of paintings, North Court, north-east corner, V&A

Artist & collection

Artist

V&A

These black-and-white photos feel like a time-stamp on a museum wall. A photographer once climbed the scaffolding in 1915 to shoot the Victoria and Albert’s North Court from three directions, capturing empty frames…