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

"The Great Exhibition 'Wot is to Be'" (1850) by George Augustus Sala is a satirical cartoon that humorously depicts the anticipated exhibits and attendees at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London. The work, a lithograph printed on paper, features numerous caricatures of prominent individuals and animals, all presented with exaggerated features and witty captions. Sala's satirical portrayal reflects the societal anxieties and humor of the time, highlighting the fascination with industry and the grand spectacle of the exhibition. The artwork, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into Victorian culture through its amusing and incisive critique.