The Great Exhibition of 1851 at Hyde Park, London. Artist: George Cruikshank

The Great Exhibition of 1851 at Hyde Park, London.  Artist: George Cruikshank

1-192-805 - © Museum of London/Heritage-Images

The Great Exhibition of 1851 at Hyde Park, London; showing the crowded omnibus taking visitors to the exhibition as well as the different types of visitors attending the exhibition. The 'Great Exhibition of the Works of the Industry of all Nations' was conceived by Prince Albert. Crystal Palace was built to house this exhibition and was the first large-scale prefabricated ferrovitreous (iron and glass) structure. It was designed by the landscape designer Joseph Paxton.


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Creator
  1. George Cruikshank, attributed to: British: Artist, illustrator, painter, engraver, caricaturist, cartoonist
People Related
  1. Prince Albert: German: Prince Consort
  2. Sir Joseph Paxton: British: Architect, gardener

Medium
  1. Etching

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World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W

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Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Lifestyle & Leisure Entertainment & Media

Locations & Buildings Palaces & Stately Homes

Locations & Buildings Parks & Gardens

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5031x3751
File Size : 55,287kb


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  1. 14812
  1. 0330001602
  1. 1-192-805
  1. 1192805
  1. 14812
  1. 1602

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