Great Exhibition Building Collection

Front of the Great Exhibition Building, Exterior of the South Side (engraving)
1625772 Front of the Great Exhibition Building, Exterior of the South Side (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front of the Great Exhibition Building)

Easter and the Great Exhibition (engraving)
1625541 Easter and the Great Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter and the Great Exhibition)

The Great Exhibition Building, the South Aisle looking West (engraving)
1625328 The Great Exhibition Building, the South Aisle looking West (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition Building)

Captain Fowke, designer of the Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
609254 Captain Fowke, designer of the Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Fowke)

The Great Exhibition Building, the Transept by Night, the "Bonfire"(engraving)
1097117 The Great Exhibition Building, the Transept by Night, the " Bonfire" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition Building)

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde-Park (engraving)
1097048 The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde-Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde-Park)

Ruins of the Great Exhibition Building of 1862 (engraving)
1613328 Ruins of the Great Exhibition Building of 1862 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Great Exhibition Building of 1862)

Captain Fowke, RE, Designer of the Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1620312 Captain Fowke, RE, Designer of the Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Fowke, RE)

The Great Exhibition Building, Colossal Statue in the Foreign Nave (engraving)
1625513 The Great Exhibition Building, Colossal Statue in the Foreign Nave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition Building)

Blowing up the Eastern Arch of the Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1613262 Blowing up the Eastern Arch of the Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Exhibition Building, in Hyde-Park, sketched from Kensington-Gardens Bridge (engraving)
1625540 The Great Exhibition Building, in Hyde-Park, sketched from Kensington-Gardens Bridge (engraving) by English School

Reception of the Queen at the Great Exhibition Building, Great Exhibition, 1851 (engraving)
611295 Reception of the Queen at the Great Exhibition Building, Great Exhibition, 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde-Park, testing the Girders (engraving)
1097032 The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde-Park, testing the Girders (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde-Park)

The Opening of the International Exhibition (engraving)
1620313 The Opening of the International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the International Exhibition)

Inauguration of the Great Exhibition Building, by Her Majesty, 1 May 1851 (engraving)
1625770 Inauguration of the Great Exhibition Building, by Her Majesty, 1 May 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reception of the Queen at Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1625576 Reception of the Queen at Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of the Queen at Great Exhibition Building)

The Great Industrial Exhibition (engraving)
1625455 The Great Industrial Exhibition (engraving) by Beauce, Jean Adolphe (1818-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Industrial Exhibition)

The Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1625353 The Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition Building, Interior of the Transept, completed)

The Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1097118 The Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition Building)

Visit of His Grace the Duke of Wellington to the Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1625557 Visit of His Grace the Duke of Wellington to the Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Testing the Galleries of the Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1625438 Testing the Galleries of the Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testing the Galleries of the Great Exhibition Building)

Reception of Goods at the Great Exhibition Building, in Hyde-Park (engraving)
1625425 Reception of Goods at the Great Exhibition Building, in Hyde-Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shepherds Electric Clock for the Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1625387 Shepherds Electric Clock for the Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Progress of the Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1619835 Progress of the Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of the Great Exhibition Building)

The Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1625468 The Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition Building)

View of the nave of the great exhibition building, Hyde Park;Day & Son, printmaker
View of the nave of the great exhibition building, Hyde Park; Day & Son, printmaker; London : Ackermann & Co. and Day & Son, 1851 Mar

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The Great Exhibition Building stands proudly in all its grandeur, captivating the eyes of onlookers from every angle. As you approach the front of this magnificent structure, you are greeted by an awe-inspiring sight that leaves you breathless. The intricate details and architectural brilliance are evident even from a distance. Moving to the exterior of the South Side, an engraving captures the essence of this iconic building. Its towering presence dominates the landscape, showcasing a perfect blend of elegance and strength, and is a testament to human ingenuity and creativity. Easter brings a unique charm to the Great Exhibition Building as depicted in another enchanting engraving. The festivities surrounding this joyous occasion seem magnified within these walls, creating an atmosphere filled with laughter and celebration. Captain Fowke, hailed as the mastermind behind this masterpiece, is immortalized in yet another engraving. His vision and expertise have given birth to a structure that has become synonymous with greatness itself. As night falls upon Hyde Park, one cannot help but be captivated by the Transept's beauty illuminated by flickering lights resembling bonfires. This enchanting scene transports visitors into a world where dreams come alive amidst architectural marvels. A glimpse into history reveals how significant this building was during important events such as when The Duke of Cornwall and York opened Commonwealth Parliament at Melbourne in 1901. It served as a symbol of progress and unity for nations far beyond its own borders. However, time can be unforgiving even to great structures like these; hence we witness engravings depicting ruins left behind after its eventual demise in 1862. These remnants serve as reminders that nothing lasts forever but leave us longing for what once stood so majestically before our eyes. Once again paying tribute to Captain Fowke's genius through his portrait engraved alongside images capturing colossal statues within foreign naves showcases his ability to create wonders out of mere imagination.