The Great Exhibition "Wot is to Be", Probable Results of The Industry of All Nations in The Year '51, Showing What is to be Exhibited, Who is To Exhibit, in Short How Its All Going to Be Done 1850

"The Great Exhibition 'Wot is to Be'" is a satirical cartoon by George Augustus Sala from 1850 that offers a humorous commentary on the Great Exhibition of 1851. The artwork features a series of caricatures representing various nations and their contributions to the exhibition, with figures depicted carrying items like wine, grapes, and a boiling pot. The title itself is a playful take on the event, highlighting the anticipation and excitement surrounding it. The cartoon is a visual representation of the social and cultural anxieties of the time, making light of the diverse range of exhibits and the potential for both cultural exchange and misunderstanding at the exhibition.