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The Imperial Institute: The accepted design for the building (engraving)
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The Imperial Institute: The accepted design for the building (engraving)
607443 The Imperial Institute: The accepted design for the building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom, the Colonies and India, London: The accepted design for the building; from The Graphic, 9 July 1887); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
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This engraving captures the accepted design for The Imperial Institute, a grand building that stood as a symbol of the United Kingdom's influence over its colonies and India. The architectural masterpiece, located in South Kensington, London, showcased the unity between Britain and its vast empire. The image showcases an impressive structure adorned with intricate details and towering columns. A carriage drawn by powerful horses passes by, representing the transportation links between different regions of the empire. The presence of various animals such as racehorses, ponies, shire horses, and stallions further emphasizes the importance of livestock in both British agriculture and colonial economies. The Imperial Institute served as a hub for cultural exchange between Europe and Asia. It was not only a center for research but also housed exhibitions showcasing products from across the empire. This fusion of cultures is evident in this print through references to Indian culture with images of Indian people alongside British figures. As we gaze upon this historical artwork today, it offers us a glimpse into an era when Britain's power spanned continents. It reminds us of the complex relationship between colonizer and colony while highlighting both shared heritage and diversity within the imperial project.
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