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 lithograph by George Augustus Sala humorously depicts the "Arts and Manufactures of China" at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Created in 1850, it is a comical take on the event, showcasing various Chinese figures carrying items representing their national contributions. The artwork highlights the British fascination with and perception of Chinese culture, utilizing caricature to emphasize perceived differences. This is an example of the popular Victorian genre of political caricature.