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Trafalgar Day in Liverpool 1900. The Lord Mayor is Seen Making a Speech from the Statue

George Fowler Webster

1900

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Trafalgar Day in Liverpool 1900. The Lord Mayor is Seen Making a Speech from the Statue is a 1900 photographic by George Fowler Webster, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: George Fowler Webster
When & what style?: 1900
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a crowd of people in hats, packed tightly together. At the front, a group in dark uniforms with white collars stands at attention. Behind them, a large statue sits on a pedestal, draped in flags and wreaths, with more people gathered in the background. The flags and uniforms suggest this is a formal event, possibly a celebration. The photo’s grainy texture and dated look make it feel like a moment frozen in time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this photo in person.

The story of this work

Overview

A black-and-white photograph from 1900 shows a crowd of military personnel gathered around a public statue that is draped with flags. The image was pasted into an album and accompanied by a handwritten label. The scene depicts the Lord Mayor delivering a speech from the statue by George Fowler Webster.

Read the full account in the museum source.