Who painted Part of the Russian Court?

Part of the Russian Court was painted by Henry Clarke Pidgeon in 1851.

Where can I see Part of the Russian Court?

Part of the Russian Court is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Part of the Russian Court?

Part of the Russian Court is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Part of the Russian Court

Henry Clarke Pidgeon , 1851

Part of the Russian Court is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Henry Clarke Pidgeon. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour depicts the Russian Court at the Great Exhibition of 1851, held in London's Crystal Palace.

About this work

This painting shows a scene of people at the Russian Court.
It was part of the Great Exhibition of 1851, a big event in London. The exhibition was special because it had many exhibits from different countries, and this painting gives us a glimpse of what it was like.
You can learn more about the artist who created this scene at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

This watercolour depicts the Russian Court at the Great Exhibition of 1851, held in London's Crystal Palace. The image captures a scene of visitors amidst the court's exhibits.

Subject & Meaning

The Russian Court showcased the country's luxury goods, including malachite furniture by Demidoff of St Petersburg and a large porcelain vase from the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, decorated with scenes inspired by Nicolaes Berchem.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the work was later reproduced as a colour lithograph in the souvenir guide 'Recollections of the Great Exhibition'.

History & Provenance

Originally part of a set of images from the Great Exhibition, this watercolour is now associated with the Victoria and Albert Museum, an institution founded with profits from the 1851 exhibition.

Context

The Great Exhibition, a pioneering international showcase of manufactured goods, drew over six million visitors, influencing the development of South Kensington's cultural and scientific institutions.

Legacy

The exhibition's legacy extends to the establishment of the Victoria and Albert Museum, with its earliest building erected in 1857, where information on the artist behind this watercolour can be found.