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The Great Exhibition of 1851, Hyde Park
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The Great Exhibition of 1851, Hyde Park
The Great Exhibition of 1851. Artwork of the transept of The Great Exhibition, held in Hyde Park, London, England, from May to October 1851. This is the central exhibition space seen from the south, with a curved roof enclosing live elm trees growing in the park, and a fountain and statues. The roof was 33 metres high. The building, which was later moved to South London, was destroyed by fire in 1936. The Great Exhibition contained 100, 000 exhibits from around the world, half being from Britain and the British Empire. Engraving from a daguerreotype by John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1810-1901). Published in Knights Pictorial Gallery of Arts (1858) by the English publisher Charles Knight (1791-1873)
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This print captures the grandeur of The Great Exhibition of 1851, held in Hyde Park, London. The artwork showcases the magnificent transept of the exhibition, which served as its central space. With a curved roof towering at an impressive height of 33 meters, this architectural marvel enclosed live elm trees that grew within the park itself. A stunning fountain and statues adorned the surroundings, adding to the splendor of this historical event. The Great Exhibition was a global showcase featuring over 100,000 exhibits from around the world. Half of these remarkable displays hailed from Britain and its vast empire. Visitors marveled at technological advancements and cultural artifacts that represented various nations. Engraved from a daguerreotype by John Jabez Edwin Mayall and published in Charles Knight's Pictorial Gallery of Arts in 1858, this monochrome illustration transports us back to Victorian times when people flocked to witness groundbreaking innovations firsthand. Although the original building was later relocated to South London before meeting its unfortunate demise in a fire during 1936, this photograph immortalizes an era where learning and exploration were celebrated on an unprecedented scale. As we gaze upon this image today, it serves as a reminder of our rich history and how exhibitions like these have shaped our understanding of technology, artistry, and human progress throughout time.
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