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Progress of the International Exhibition Building: Night effect of the Western Dome... 1862. Creator: M Jackson
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Progress of the International Exhibition Building: Night effect of the Western Dome... 1862. Creator: M Jackson
Progress of the International Exhibition Building: Night effect of the Western Dome, seen from the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens, [Kensington, London], 1862. View of the Western Dome...as it appears after nightfall, when the works axe carried on by artificial light...However tastes may differ as to the fitness of these enormous superstructures...one thing is quite certain, and that is, that the construction of the domes is in itself an architectural triumph. These huge circumferences, equal in size to any erection of the like kind in the world, have been raised in a...number of weeks...The works of the domes are being pushed forward as rapidly as possible; and that on the western side, although somewhat delayed by want of material, is very little behind that on the eastern side, which was begun long before it. The construction being in different hands, a generous rivalry has sprung up between the builders, which has resulted in something like a neck-and-neck race between them at last. The terminals of the domes are in course of construction in the areas beneath them, and will be hoisted full-grown and bodily to their summits. They are to consist of a gilt ball and spike, the former being seven feet in diameter'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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Progress of the International Exhibition Building - Night effect of the Western Dome, 1862
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by M Jackson captures the awe-inspiring sight of the Western Dome of the International Exhibition Building in Kensington, London, as it appears after nightfall. The photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1862, showcases the intricate details of the Western Dome's architecture, which was illuminated by artificial light, creating an ethereal and mesmerizing effect. Despite differing opinions on the aesthetic appeal of these colossal structures, there is no denying the architectural triumph that the construction of the domes represents. Each dome, with a circumference equal in size to any other structure of its kind in the world, was raised in a matter of weeks. The progress on the Western Dome, though somewhat delayed due to a lack of materials, was not far behind that of the Eastern Dome, which had been started earlier. The builders of the domes were engaged in a friendly rivalry, pushing each other to complete their respective projects as quickly as possible. The terminals of the domes, consisting of a gilt ball and spike, were being constructed in the areas beneath them and would be hoisted to their summits once completed. The photograph provides a glimpse into the remarkable engineering feat that was the International Exhibition Building, a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the time. The International Exhibition Building, which opened in 1862, was a symbol of progress and innovation, attracting visitors from all corners of the globe. The photograph captures the essence of the excitement and wonder that surrounded the construction of this architectural marvel, which continues to inspire awe and admiration to this day.
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