Detroit Art Loan Exhibition 1883 Stereoview Earle & Hawley Gallery Statue For Sale

This antique stereoview card captures a fascinating interior scene from the Detroit Art Loan Exhibition of 1883. The stereograph, published by Earle & Hawley, Commercial Photographers of Detroit, Michigan, presents a detailed 3D view of an art gallery space. The image prominently features a classical statue, identified on the reverse as \"Statue of Nydia?\", surrounded by rows of chairs, suggesting a lecture or viewing area. The walls are densely covered with numerous framed paintings, providing a glimpse into the art collections displayed during this significant event.The reverse side of the stereoview is printed with extensive information, including the event title \"DETROIT ART LOAN EXHIBITION, 1883.\" and a detailed numbered list describing various rooms and artworks, such as \"27 Statue of vNydia?, in Rotunda.\" and specific paintings like \"33 Room L, an oil painting Genre, by F. D. Millet.\" The publisher\'s full imprint, \"EARLE & HAWLEY, COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, PUBLISHERS OF STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS. DETROIT, MICHIGAN.\", is also clearly visible. This stereoview offers a unique historical perspective on late 19th-century art exhibitions and the cultural landscape of Detroit, making it a valuable piece for collectors of antique photography, stereoscopic views, and Detroit history.