Who painted Delhi. Sculptured Arch & Iron Pillar?

Delhi. Sculptured Arch & Iron Pillar was painted by Francis Frith in 1850.

Where can I see Delhi. Sculptured Arch & Iron Pillar?

Delhi. Sculptured Arch & Iron Pillar is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Delhi. Sculptured Arch & Iron Pillar?

Delhi. Sculptured Arch & Iron Pillar is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Delhi. Sculptured Arch & Iron Pillar

Francis Frith , 1850

Delhi. Sculptured Arch & Iron Pillar is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Francis Frith. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This photograph is part of the Francis Frith 'Universal Series', a collection of over 4000 albumen prints depicting historical and topographical sites. The image, titled 'Delhi. Sculptured Arch & Iron Pillar', is a representation of a notable location in India.

Technique & Style

The photograph is a whole-plate albumen print, mounted on brown card with handwritten annotations. The 'Universal Series' was produced using various photographers employed by Frith's company, who traveled to capture images of significant sites.

History & Provenance

The V&A's collection of Frith 'Universal Series' images were acquired from F. Frith & Co. Ltd. They were likely used as file prints within the company's filing system, facilitating the retrieval of unmounted prints.

Context

Frith's business thrived during a period of significant technological advancements in photography, expanding the medium's audience and applications. The company also acquired negatives from other established photographers, including Roger Fenton and Francis Bedford.

Artist & collection

Artist

Francis Frith

Francis Frith was an English photographer and businessman. Francis Frith & Co., the company he founded in 1860 with the initial goal of photographing every town and village in England, quickly became the largest…