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The International Exhibition - chimneypiece in the Nave... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition - chimneypiece in the Nave... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - chimneypiece in the Nave, by L. Marchand, of Paris, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company. The work is of black marble, enriched by engraving and colours; but the colour is sunk so that the surface does not protrude beyond the general face of the marble, and thus its preservation is secured. Bronze ornaments and figures are also applied with the happiest results, the soft grey-green of the bronze contrasting most pleasingly with the general tone of the work. In the centre...stands Minerva...above is the attendant owl. The figure is in bronze gilt, but the helmet, shield, spearhead, and scale armour are in steel, and the owl is in bronze. Beneath are two male figures - votaries of Minerva; these, together with the grotesque heads, the sphinxes above and the central and other ornaments being also in bronze. This work is in the Romo-Greco style, and is full of beauties; it should have the special attention of every lover of the beautiful; and when we say that its value is represented commercially by £3000 we only convey an idea of the labour and skill...It is a worthy ornament of the nave of that building in which a world assembles'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, taken by the London Stereoscopic Company in 1862, showcases the stunning chimneypiece, The International Exhibition, designed by L. Marchand of Paris. The intricately crafted piece, made of black marble, is adorned with engravings and colors, skillfully blended into the marble surface to ensure its preservation. Bronze and steel ornaments and figures add a striking contrast to the grey-green marble, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tones. At the center of the chimneypiece stands Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, represented by a bronze figure with a gilt helmet, shield, spearhead, and scale armor. Above her, an attendant owl is depicted in bronze. Two male figures, believed to be votaries of Minerva, are positioned beneath, along with grotesque heads, sphinxes, and various other ornaments, all in bronze. The chimneypiece, which is in the Romo-Greco style, is a true masterpiece that embodies the essence of beauty and craftsmanship. Its intricate details and exquisite design warrant the admiration of all art lovers. The value of this work lies not only in its commercial worth but in the immense labor and skill that went into its creation. It is a worthy ornament of the nave of the building where a world comes together to celebrate human achievement and innovation.
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