Original sketch of the Great Exhibition Building as submitted to the Royal Commissioners
Architectural Rendering
1850 (made)
1850 (made)
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The iron and glass conservatory-like design of the Paxton's Great Exhibition building is shown in this perspective drawing.
Object details
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| Title | Original sketch of the Great Exhibition Building as submitted to the Royal Commissioners (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | pencil and watercolour |
| Brief description | Perspective drawing of the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition of 1851, by Sir Joseph Paxton. 13 5/8 x 20 5/8. |
| Physical description | The iron and glass conservatory-like design of the Paxton's Great Exhibition building is shown in this perspective drawing. |
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| Accession number | D.29-1905 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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