A colour transformation takes Victorian England by storm

People often look back at Britain’s Victorian period (1837-1901) as a bleak industrial period darkened by tar and coal. However, a close study of its literary and artistic circles reveals a fascination with colour inspired by new technology and nostalgia for the material culture of the past.

The 19th century in Europe is frequently associated with industrialisation and modernity. At the same time, many Europeans – particularly the Victorians – were obsessed with the past, whether Greek or Gothic. Their interest was not, however, purely antiquarian or historical, as many artists actively sought to revive the rich material culture of these bygone times which they believed were more colourful than their bleak present.

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