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The Loan Collection of works of art at South Kensington Museum, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Loan Collection of works of art at South Kensington Museum, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection of works of art at South Kensington Museum, [London], 1862. Display in what became the Victoria and Albert Museum, of pieces '...of the mediaeval renaissance, and more recent periods...in a miniature Crystal Palace, the rooms being lofty, spacious, well proportioned, and capitally lighted from the glass roof above...[There were] sculptures in marble and terra-cotta, carvings in ivory, art bronzes, furniture, objects of ancient Irish and Anglo-Saxon art, various works of mediaeval art; ecclesiastical utensils, &c.; "Henri Deux" ware...decorative plate...vases and other objects in rock crystal, sardonyx, &c.; snuffboxes and other articles of bijouterie, jewellery and personal ornaments, cameos, and engraved gems, decorative arms and armour, enamel of Limoges, Venetian and other glass ware, Palissy and Italian majolica ware, Parian "faience," Sevres porcelain; Chelsea, Worcester, and other old English porcelain; old Wedgwood ware, porcelain of various European manufactories; portrait miniatures - a most interesting collection; illuminations and illuminated manuscripts, decorative bookbindings, textile fabrics, ecclesiastical vestments, and a number of miscellaneous articles of rare beauty and value...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This stunning print captures The Loan Collection of works of art at South Kensington Museum in 1862, showcasing a diverse range of pieces from the medieval renaissance and more recent periods. Displayed in what would later become the Victoria and Albert Museum, the collection is housed in a miniature Crystal Palace with lofty, spacious rooms that are well-proportioned and beautifully lit by a glass roof above.
The exhibition features an array of exquisite artworks including sculptures in marble and terra-cotta, carvings in ivory, art bronzes, furniture, objects of ancient Irish and Anglo-Saxon art, decorative plate, vases in rock crystal and sardonyx, snuffboxes, jewellery, portrait miniatures, illuminated manuscripts, textile fabrics, ecclesiastical vestments and much more. Each piece is described as being of rare beauty and value.
Visitors to this remarkable display would have been captivated by the intricate craftsmanship and artistic mastery on show. From delicate porcelain to ornate jewelry to elaborate textiles, every item tells a story of creativity and skill from various European manufactories.
This print offers us a glimpse into the rich tapestry of art history preserved within these walls - a testament to human ingenuity throughout the ages.
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