Bidspirit auction | The Great Exhibition of All

The Great Exhibition of All Nations, 1851, interior view of the Crystal Palace, England, 19th century - Pair of color-enhanced etchings or lithographs. Interior view of the Crystal Palace during the Great Exhibition of London in 1851, published by Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen. The scene depicts the central nave of the building designed by Joseph Paxton, with a monumental perspective enlivened by visitors in Victorian fashion, side galleries, textiles, manufactured goods, and national pavilions. Good overall condition, with some foxing, slight signs of dampness at the margin, slightly yellowed paper, and a modern frame showing wear. Provenance label Christie's 2010.