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Engraved Interior of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham: A Lush Victorian Space, 1872

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This print is labeled as the Interior View of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, and it was also engraved by J. C. Griffiths, as seen in the lower right corner. The engraving portrays the lush, tropical indoor gardens within the famous Crystal Palace, a Victorian marvel of glass and iron architecture located in Sydenham, south London. The Palace was originally built for the Great Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park and was later moved and reconstructed in Sydenham. The engraving captures the vast interior space with towering glass ceilings and tropical plants, giving a sense of the grandeur and ambition of Victorian engineering and horticulture. This scene highlights the exotic flora, fountains, and elegant visitors, showcasing the popularity of the Crystal Palace as both an exhibition space and a symbol of Britain's industrial progress. The decorative border suggests that this print was part of the same series or publication as the other engravings in this series, likely produced around 1872. The engraving technique, characterized by intricate line work and shading, was well suited to capturing both the architectural and botanical details of such a vast and complex interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 6.62 in (16.8 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1872
  • Condition:
    Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13600-901stDibs: LU3054341564642

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