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Trafalgar Day in Liverpool 1900. The Lord Mayor is Seen Making a Speech from the Statue
Trafalgar Day in Liverpool 1900. The Lord Mayor is Seen Making a Speech from the Statue is a photographic photography by George Fowler Webster. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1900 black-and-white photograph captures a crowded scene in Liverpool, with a statue as its focal point.
About this work
Overview
This 1900 black-and-white photograph captures a crowded scene in Liverpool, with a statue as its focal point. The image is part of an album, accompanied by a handwritten label.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts Trafalgar Day celebrations, with the Lord Mayor delivering a speech from a statue of George Fowler Webster, draped in flags and wreaths. Military personnel and onlookers are gathered around the statue.
Technique & Style
The photograph's grainy texture and black-and-white tones evoke a sense of a moment preserved in time. The image's formal composition and attention to detail reflect the event's ceremonial nature.
History & Provenance
The photograph was pasted into an album, suggesting it was part of a curated collection. The accompanying handwritten label provides context for the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Fowler Webster made photographs of British city life at the turn of the 20th century.
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