Artwork
Sculpture in Amiens Cathedral
Sculpture in Amiens Cathedral 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. This black and white photograph depicts a sculpture within Amiens Cathedral.
About this work
Overview
This black and white photograph depicts a sculpture within Amiens Cathedral. It is part of a large collection of albumen prints from the Francis Frith 'Universal Series', a series of over 4,000 images primarily documenting historical and topographical sites.
Technique & Style
The image is a file print, mounted on brown card, with handwritten annotations indicating the location and stock number. It exemplifies the photographic practices of the 1850s to 1870s, a period marked by significant technological advancements in photography.
History & Provenance
The photograph was acquired from F. Frith & Co. Ltd, a company that employed numerous photographers and also purchased negatives from other established photographers. The image likely served as a reference within the company's filing system.
Artist & collection
Artist
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…
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