HOLLAND
Print
1854 (published)
1854 (published)
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Designed by Joseph Nash, this is a set of views published with accompanying text as Dickinson’s Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition, exploiting the newly available technique of colour lithography. Nash was one of the more prolific artists working with this medium, whereby a picture is made by printing from a flat surface (traditionally stone, now often a metal plate), on which the artist draws or paints the original design with a greasy substance. The surface is then prepared, moistened and inked; the greasy printing ink adheres to the design, which is then printed onto a sheet of paper.
This view of the Dutch exhibits shows works of art and manufacture. The aim was to impress the visitor by the quality and range of produce.
This view of the Dutch exhibits shows works of art and manufacture. The aim was to impress the visitor by the quality and range of produce.
Object details
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| Title | HOLLAND (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph on paper |
| Brief description | Lithograph from 'Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851', pub. Dickinson Brothers, 1854 |
| Physical description | Interior view of the Great Exhibition of 1851, showing the Holland section. Visitors are examining stalls showing goods of Dutch deisgn. A group is examining a large cage, while a man and woman are inspecting a large mirror(?) on a table. A large Belgian flag hangs above them. |
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| Object history | This image is one from the Dickinson Brothers publication entitled 'Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851' of lithographs from the originals painted for Prince Albert. |
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| Summary | Designed by Joseph Nash, this is a set of views published with accompanying text as Dickinson’s Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition, exploiting the newly available technique of colour lithography. Nash was one of the more prolific artists working with this medium, whereby a picture is made by printing from a flat surface (traditionally stone, now often a metal plate), on which the artist draws or paints the original design with a greasy substance. The surface is then prepared, moistened and inked; the greasy printing ink adheres to the design, which is then printed onto a sheet of paper. This view of the Dutch exhibits shows works of art and manufacture. The aim was to impress the visitor by the quality and range of produce. |
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| Accession number | 19537:2 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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