Stereoscopic photograph (No. 122) of Messrs. Hunt and Roskell's case at the International Exhibition of 1862
1862
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1862
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Stereoscopic photograph (No. 122) of Messrs. Hunt and Roskell's case at the International Exhibition of 1862 is a 1862 photographic by William England, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a black-and-white photo of glass display cases packed with ornate vases, lamps, and silverware. The objects are arranged neatly, catching the light in ways that make them sparkle. The cases look like glass cabinets, with labels on the bottom and a crowd of people gathered around them. The photo was taken at a big exhibition in 1862, showing off fancy goods from Hunt and Roskell. The way the light hits the glass and metal gives everything a sharp, almost three-dimensional look. If you like this kind of careful lighting, check out the technique: chiaroscuro.
A stereoscopic photograph from 1862 by William England shows the display case of Messrs. Hunt and Roskell, a jewellery, watchmaking, and silversmithing firm, at the International Exhibition held in South Kensington. The image is marked with a group title, individual title, publisher’s name, and the number 122. It was produced as part of a series of 350 stereographs created under an exclusive agreement secured by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company.
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William England liked to take pictures of things that were already beautiful, like sculptures and fancy buildings.
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