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Interior of the Crystal Palace

Watercolour
ca. 1851 (made)
Artist/Maker
Simpson, William R.I. F.R.G.S. (Artist)
Jones, Owen (Architect)
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

The watercolour shows the architect's attempt to impose a remarkable coherence on the diversity of the interior by his bold choice of the primary colours of rich reds and blues to provide an overall background for the exhibits. Visitors can be seen in the building.

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read Owen Jones and the Grammar of Ornament Owen Jones (1809 – 74) was a versatile architect and designer, and one of the most influential design theorists of the 19th century. In his search for a unique modern style, Jones looked to the Islamic world for inspiration.

Object details

Category
Drawings
Object type
Watercolour
TitleInterior of the Crystal Palace
Materials and techniques
watercolour on paper
Brief description
Watercolour, 'Interior of the Crystal Palace', watercolour by William Simpson, Great Britain, c.1851
Physical description
The watercolour shows the architect's attempt to impose a remarkable coherence on the diversity of the interior by his bold choice of the primary colours of rich reds and blues to provide an overall background for the exhibits. Visitors can be seen in the building.
Dimensions
  • Height: 71cm
  • Width: 99cm
Gilt frame: 995 x 1275 x 55 mm.
Subjects depicted
Architecture
Great Exhibition Building
Place depicted
Crystal Palace
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
546-1897

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Record createdDecember 15, 1999
Record URL
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