Who painted Sculptures on display at Crystal Palace?

Sculptures on display at Crystal Palace was painted by Negretti and Zambra in 1855.

Where can I see Sculptures on display at Crystal Palace?

Sculptures on display at Crystal Palace is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Sculptures on display at Crystal Palace?

Sculptures on display at Crystal Palace is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Sculptures on display at Crystal Palace

Negretti and Zambra , 1855

Sculptures on display at Crystal Palace is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Negretti and Zambra. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1855 photograph by Negretti and Zambra captures a sculpture gallery within the Crystal Palace in Sydenham.

Subject & Meaning

The image features two statues on display, shown through a double-arched window frame, with onlookers visible outside the glass enclosure.

Technique & Style

Presented as a stereoscopic daguerreotype in a black mount with a passe-partout frame, the photograph offers a detailed, black-and-white view of the statues and their surroundings.

Context

The Crystal Palace, with its characteristic glass and metal framework, served as an exhibition space for the statues, which are shown on a stone base.

History & Provenance

The photograph was taken to document the statues in their new setting, and similar images can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.