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The International Exhibition: detail of the grille from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: detail of the grille from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: detail of the grille from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862. This work...the grandest and most triumphant achievement of modern architectural art...the largest art-work in metal of which we have knowledge...fitly illustrates the most glorious scene ever enacted on this earth - the Ascension of our Lord... In the cusped oval in the centre of the work, standing upon a capital round which the passion-flower is arranged with peculiar skill, is the Saviour risen above the suffering which the flower portrays...One feature of the screen which should not be overlooked or passed slightingly is the open manifestation which we have, upon viewing it, of the mode of its formation: it has resulted from the work of the hammer and the chisel - it is wrought...Every chemist is acquainted with the beautiful colours of some of the oxydes of the metals; but Mr. Skidmore has attempted the utilising such by applying them to the colouring of the iron; thus, as his work is formed of iron, copper, and brass, he has applied to it the colours of the oxydes of these metals'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This intricately detailed image showcases the grille from the Hereford Screen, a grand architectural masterpiece created for The International Exhibition of 1862. The designer of this magnificent work was the renowned architect G.G. Scott, R.A., while the actual manufacturing was carried out by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers' Company in Coventry. The Hereford Screen is hailed as the largest art-work in metal ever created, and it fittingly represents the most glorious scene in human history - the Ascension of our Lord. In the center of the work, the Saviour is depicted rising above the passion-flower, which is intricately arranged around a round capital. The passion-flower symbolizes the suffering of Christ, adding depth and meaning to the scene. One of the most remarkable aspects of the screen is the open manifestation of its creation - it is a testament to the skill of the hammer and chisel, with every line and curve meticulously crafted by hand. The screen's unique beauty lies in its use of color. Skidmore, the manufacturer, experimented with the oxides of the metals used in the creation of the screen, resulting in the stunning hues that adorn its surface. Every chemist is familiar with the beautiful colors of some metal oxides, but Skidmore's innovative application of these colors to the iron, copper, and brass of the screen creates a visual spectacle that is truly breathtaking. The Hereford Screen remains a triumph of modern architectural art, a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of its designers and manufacturers.
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