The Opera Boxes During the Time of the Great Exhibition? 1851

"The Opera Boxes during the Time of the Great Exhibition!" is a satirical etching by George Cruikshank, a British artist known for his social commentary through his work. Created in 1851, the etching depicts the opera boxes during the Great Exhibition in London. Cruikshank uses caricature to highlight the social and economic divisions of Victorian society, capturing the opulence and fashion of the wealthy attendees. This etching is a valuable historical document, offering insights into 19th-century British culture.