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, "The Great Exhibition 'Wot is to Be'", created by George Augustus Sala in 1850, humorously depicts the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Great Exhibition of 1851 in London. Sala uses caricature to poke fun at the prominent figures and industries expected to participate in the event. The artwork is filled with exaggerated features and humorous captions, offering a glimpse into the social and cultural climate leading up to the momentous exhibition. It is a valuable historical document for understanding the British public's expectations and anxieties surrounding this landmark event.