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 engraving by George Augustus Sala from 1850 depicts the "Oris and Manufactures" of Spain and Russia. 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*, is a humorous commentary on the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, showcasing the perceived national characteristics and products of these countries in a comical and exaggerated way. The artwork includes figures of Spanish women with fans, a Russian bear, and other humorous details that reflect Sala's satirical style. This print is a valuable example of Victorian caricature, offering insights into the social and cultural attitudes of the time.