Colonial & Indian Exhibition, South Kensington, London
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Colonial & Indian Exhibition, South Kensington, London
Cover design, daily programme, Colonial & Indian Exhibition, South Kensington, London.
1886
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1886 Allegorical Allegory Colonies Countries Daily Figures Kangaroo Kensington Minerva Programme Symbolic
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cover design for the daily programme of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, held in South Kensington, London, in 1886, offers a visual feast of colonial and imperial grandeur. The classical figures and allegorical symbols represent various countries and territories under the British Empire, including India, Australia, and Canada. At the center, Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, stands proudly with a helmet adorned with the British crown. She holds a palm leaf, symbolizing victory and peace, in one hand and a spear in the other, representing the power and strength of the British Empire. The kangaroo, a potent symbol of Australia, is depicted in the lower left corner, emphasizing the reach of the British Empire across continents. The intricate design and allegorical figures on this cover serve as a testament to the grandeur and scale of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition. The event, which took place from May to October 1886, aimed to showcase the achievements and resources of the British colonies and to promote trade and commerce. The exhibition attracted millions of visitors and was a significant cultural and social event of the Victorian era. This cover design, with its timeless beauty and symbolism, offers a glimpse into the imperial mindset of the late 19th century, a period marked by the height of the British Empire and its global influence. The Colonial and Indian Exhibition, with its grand displays and ambitious goals, was a reflection of the British Empire's confidence and pride in its colonial possessions and its belief in the superiority of its civilization.
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