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Sculpture at the Crystal Palace

Gabriel White

1978

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Contemporary Allegory

Dominant colour

Sculpture at the Crystal Palace is a 1978 by Gabriel White, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Gabriel White
When & what style?: 1978
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a shadowy room with a large, dramatic sculpture of a woman kneeling on a pedestal. Behind her, a group of smaller figures huddle together, their faces turned upward. The walls are dark and textured, with a circular window letting in faint light, and a chair sits empty in the corner. The artist used deep contrasts between light and dark to make the figures stand out sharply. The scene feels quiet but intense, like a moment frozen in time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The etching and aquatint by Gabriel White from 1978 portrays sculptures displayed at the Crystal Palace Great Exhibition, featuring Canova's *Three Graces* among other works. Signed and dated in pencil, the print is titled and numbered 4/20.

Read the full account in the museum source.