Artwork
Medieval Architecture and Sculpture at Crystal Palace
Medieval Architecture and Sculpture at Crystal Palace is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Gladwell City Stereoscopic Depot. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1855 photograph captures medieval architectural elements and funerary sculpture on display at the Crystal Palace in Sydenham.
About this work
Overview
This 1855 photograph captures medieval architectural elements and funerary sculpture on display at the Crystal Palace in Sydenham. The image is a stereoscopic daguerreotype, presented in a distinctive frame with a black mount and glazed passe-partout.
Technique & Style
The daguerreotype process allowed for a high level of detail, evident in the carvings and reliefs visible on the displayed architectural elements. The use of a stereoscopic format added depth to the image, enhancing its visual impact.
History & Provenance
The photograph was produced by the City Stereoscopic Depot, a company known for its stereoscopic images. A label on the back of the frame indicates its origin. The Crystal Palace, where the depicted elements were on display, had been relocated to Sydenham in the years preceding this image.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gladwell City Stereoscopic Depot
They shot everything twice, once for each eye, because 3D was the nineteenth century’s party trick.
View of Architectural Sculpture Displayed at Crystal Palace
Sculptures at Crystal Palace
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Greek and Egyptian Sculpture at Crystal Palace
Interior View of the Crystal Palace with Sculptures
Sculptures Displayed at Crystal Palace
View of Gothic Architecture, Sculpture and Tomb Displayed at Crystal Palace
A Gothic Architectural Facade and Funerary Sculpture at Crystal Palace
Sculptures on display at Crystal Palace
