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Crystal Palace: the Garden Gallery

William England

1862

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Crystal Palace: the Garden Gallery is a 1862 photographic by William England, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

About this work

This photo shows a long, empty room with high ceilings and tall arched windows. Stone walls are covered in detailed carvings, and statues stand on pedestals along the sides. The floor is made of polished wood, and the light streams in through the windows, casting shadows. The room looks like a mix of a church and a museum, with lots of decorative stonework. The statues seem to be religious figures, standing in poses that look formal and serious. If you like this kind of detailed architecture, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A stereograph from the International Exhibition of 1862 depicts the Garden Gallery inside the Crystal Palace, with lettering on the reverse identifying the group, individual title, the number 15, and a description of the view.

Read the full account in the museum source.