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Progress of the International Exhibition Building: the Western Annexe, for machinery, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Progress of the International Exhibition Building: the Western Annexe, for machinery, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition Building: the Western Annexe, for machinery, 1862. The International Exhibition of 1862 was a world's fair held from 1 May to 1 November 1862 in South Kensington, London. The site now houses museums including the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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1862 International Exhibition Arched Beam Beams Crate Crates Cultural Event Great London Exposition Industrial Revolution International Exhibition Of 1862 Machine Machinery Perspective Preparation Preparations Preparing Steam Steam Engine Steam Engines Steam Power Vanishing Point Working Man Workman Workmen Worlds Fair Illustrated London News White And Black
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This print depicts the Western Annexe of the International Exhibition Building, constructed for machinery during the Great London Exposition of 1862. Held from May 1 to November 1, 1862, in South Kensington, London, this world's fair showcased the latest advancements in science, art, and industry from around the globe. The site now houses esteemed museums such as the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. In this image, we observe the interior of the Annexe, with its impressive arched roof and intricate wooden beams. Men in various occupations are seen preparing for the exhibition, carefully loading crates marked with the insignia of their respective countries. The steam engines, symbols of the Industrial Revolution, are prominently displayed, their power harnessed to drive the machinery that would be showcased to the public. The vanishing point of the perspective draws the eye towards the steam engines, emphasizing their importance in the exhibition. The men, dressed in working attire, are engrossed in their tasks, oblivious to the watchful gaze of the press and the curious onlookers. The engraving, from the Illustrated London News, captures the industrious spirit of the era, as the world came together to celebrate the progress of human achievement. This print offers a glimpse into the preparations for one of the most significant cultural events of the nineteenth century, a testament to the ingenuity, determination, and collaboration of the human spirit.
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