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Expanding view of the Great Exhibition
Moody, Charles - Enlarge image
Expanding view of the Great Exhibition
- Object:
Colour lithograph
- Place of origin:
London, England (published)
- Date:
1851 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Moody, Charles (printer and publisher)
- Materials and Techniques:
A diorama consisting of colour lithographs with some watercolour mounted together and unfolded so as to create a perpespective view
- Museum number:
E.971-1936
- Gallery location:
British Galleries, room 122f, case 1
Object Type
When extended the seven views visually come together to create the illusion of a three-dimensional view of the main nave of the Crystal Palace. The views were printed by colour lithography with some hand colouring in watercolour.
Trading
The Great Exhibition was held in the Crystal Palace, in Hyde Park, from 1 May to 15 October 1851. The exhibition proved to be extremely popular and was seen by a total of over six million visitors. Visitors came from a variety of social backgrounds and different areas of the UK and other countries. Various manufacturers and printers recognised a potential souvenir market and a great many different forms of memorabilia were produced, including toys, games, ceramics, stationery, publications, prints, models and sheet music.
Places
This three-dimensional arrangement of seven views shows the main view of the nave from the door of the Crystal Palace. On the cover there are vignettes showing an exterior view and the arrival of the Royal Party inside the Crystal Palace.
