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One Bay of the Water-Colour Galleries, 1860s, (1881). Creator: A Reid
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One Bay of the Water-Colour Galleries, 1860s, (1881). Creator: A Reid
One Bay of the Water-Colour Galleries, 1860s, (1881). A proposal for ornamenting one of the bays of the National Competition Gallery in the South Kensington Museum in London. The lunette (semi-circular area) is divided into five segments containing garland-bearing cherubs or putti, titled Composition of Children. In the centre is a display of watercolour drawings, framed by a pair of pilasters painted to resemble marble, each supporting an acanthus-leaf corbel with a roof bracket above. Woodcut after a design by Richard Redgrave, first Keeper of Paintings at the Museum. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations, with descriptions, of the works of art in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (formerly known as the South Kensington Museum). [Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, London, 1881]
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This photo print, titled "One Bay of the Water-Colour Galleries, 1860s" (1881), takes us back to a time when art and architecture seamlessly merged. Created by A Reid as a proposal for ornamenting one of the bays in London's South Kensington Museum, this image showcases an exquisite display of artistic mastery. The focal point of the photograph is a lunette, or semi-circular area, divided into five segments. Each segment features cherubs or putti bearing garlands, collectively titled "Composition of Children". These angelic figures add an ethereal touch to the composition. In the center lies a mesmerizing collection of watercolor drawings framed by two pilasters painted to resemble marble. These architectural elements provide a sense of grandeur and sophistication to the space. Above each pilaster sits an acanthus-leaf corbel with a roof bracket, further enhancing the visual appeal. Richard Redgrave, renowned as the first Keeper of Paintings at the museum, designed this remarkable piece. The woodcut reproduction captures every intricate detail envisioned by Redgrave. Displayed within "The South Kensington Museum" an engraved illustration book showcasing works from what is now known as Victoria & Albert Museum in London (formerly South Kensington Museum), this print serves as both historical documentation and artistic inspiration. Step into this enchanting world where art meets architecture through A Reid's lens. Immerse yourself in symmetrical beauty and let your imagination wander amidst these ornate galleries filled with masterpieces from centuries past.
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