An Interior View of the New York Crystal Palace by Charles Parsons

An Interior View of the New York Crystal Palace 1853

drawing, lithograph, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

lithograph

parchment

print

pencil sketch

sketch book

hardpaper

tea stained

personal sketchbook

watercolor

columned text

Charles Parsons's "An Interior View of the New York Crystal Palace" (1853) captures the grandeur and spectacle of the temporary structure built for the 1853 Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations. This lithograph, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a bustling interior filled with visitors and displays, showcasing the architectural marvel of the Crystal Palace and the vibrant atmosphere of the event. The intricate ironwork of the structure, the diverse crowd, and the various exhibits create a vivid representation of this significant moment in New York City's history.