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'The Building was designed by Joseph Paxton (1803–1865), Esq., of Chatsworth, and the details of construction were arranged by Messrs. Fox, Henderson & Co. who are the Contractors for executing the Work.'. Published by Ackermann & Co. (1829–1859) 96, Strand, November 10th. 1850, and by Day & Son (1851–1867) (William Day snr (1797–1845) William Day the younger (1823–1906), 17, Gate St Lincolns Inn Fields, London, lithographers to the Queen.A view of the Crystal Palace looking across the Serpentine facing north and showing the north transept. The building had not actually been completed when this plate was published, however the basic structure was finished. All that remained to do now was some glazing of the transept roof and the interior decoration, the latter under the direction of Owen Jones.
Title
Building for the Great Exhibition of Industry of all Nations in London, 1851 (Looking across the Serpentine)
Date
1851
Medium
hand coloured lithograph on paper
Measurements
H 16 x W 48 cm
Accession number
AE185.478
Work type
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