Gezicht op een opstelling van Emile et Jules Halot et Cie op de Wereldtentoonstelling van 1885 in Antwerpen before 1885

This anonymous engraving depicts a view of the exposition of Emile et Jules Malot et C., a Belgian company specializing in steam engines, at the 1885 Antwerp World Fair. The print, which is a small but detailed depiction of a steam engine, is an example of technical illustration, a popular genre in the late 19th century. The print may have been made as an advertisement or promotional piece for the company, and it showcases their impressive steam engine technology. The image captures the impressive scale and detail of the machinery, with its intricate workings and imposing presence.