Wolverhampton art gallery
The Art gallery was built in 1883-5 in an Italianate style by Julius Chatwin of Birmingham. It was built for the Wolverhampton Exhibition. Following The Great Exhibition of 1851, Wolverhampton was one of several places that were inspired to hold their own, with exhibitions in 1859 and 1869. A particularly ambitious one was held in 1902, so the art gallery was ready in good time. It’s built of Bath stone, with six red granite columns indicating the main entrance. The decorative sculptural frieze on the facade is composed of sixteen characters representing the Arts and Crafts, including sculpture, painting, architecture, pottery, glassblowing, and wrought-iron work.
Wolverhampton art gallery
The Art gallery was built in 1883-5 in an Italianate style by Julius Chatwin of Birmingham. It was built for the Wolverhampton Exhibition. Following The Great Exhibition of 1851, Wolverhampton was one of several places that were inspired to hold their own, with exhibitions in 1859 and 1869. A particularly ambitious one was held in 1902, so the art gallery was ready in good time. It’s built of Bath stone, with six red granite columns indicating the main entrance. The decorative sculptural frieze on the facade is composed of sixteen characters representing the Arts and Crafts, including sculpture, painting, architecture, pottery, glassblowing, and wrought-iron work.