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Catalogue title page 1851
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Catalogue title page 1851
The allegorical title page of the Official Catalogue to the exhibition shows how the artist and the architect, the scientist and the workman join forces for the common good. Date: 1851
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1851 Allegorical Architect Common Crystal Exhibitions Forces Good Join Official Scientist Title Workman
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This striking title page from the Official Catalogue of the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London presents an allegorical representation of unity and collaboration between various disciplines and social classes for the greater good. The image encapsulates the spirit of the exhibition, which brought together artists, architects, scientists, and workmen from across Britain and beyond to showcase their achievements and innovations. The central figure, personifying the Exhibition itself, stands proudly in the midst of this harmonious assembly. To her left, an artist holds a palette and brush, symbolizing creativity and artistic expression. On her right, an architect holds a set square and compasses, representing the practical application of design and engineering. Between them, a scientist, with a test tube and magnifying glass, embodies the pursuit of knowledge and discovery. At the foot of the composition, a workman, with hammer in hand, demonstrates the importance of manual labor and craftsmanship. The figures are gathered around the Crystal Palace, the iconic glass structure that housed the Exhibition, symbolizing the unity of these diverse elements in the service of progress and improvement. The Official Catalogue title page of the 1851 Great Exhibition powerfully illustrates the collaborative spirit that characterized this groundbreaking event, which brought together the best of art, science, and industry to celebrate human ingenuity and creativity.
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