Artwork
Marbled room with statues at Crystal Palace
Marbled room with statues at Crystal Palace is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Alice Brinsley. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour on card, created in 1886, captures an interior scene at the Crystal Palace.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour on card, created in 1886, captures an interior scene at the Crystal Palace. The artist, Alice Brinsley, signed and dated the work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a marbled room with statues, specifically the Fine Art Courts of the Crystal Palace in Sydenham. The court's design is attributed to Owen Jones and Matthew Digby Wyatt.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in watercolour, a medium that allows for delicate, transparent washes. The level of detail achieved suggests a high degree of skill and attention to the architectural and decorative elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alice Brinsley painted bright watercolours of the Crystal Palace interiors in the 1880s.
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Untitled
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Stage Design
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