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

This satirical cartoon by George Augustus Sala from 1850 pokes fun at the upcoming Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, England. The artwork, titled “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,” presents a humorous and exaggerated view of the event. The artist uses caricature to depict individuals and objects associated with the exhibition, including the "Prize Pig" and the "Great Sea Serpent." This work is a humorous commentary on the British public's anticipation and excitement surrounding this important event.