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 by George Augustus Sala

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

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"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 satirical cartoon by George Augustus Sala created in 1850. This caricature depicts a humorous and exaggerated view of the Great Exhibition, an influential event that took place in London, showcasing the industrial advancements of the time. The cartoon is a commentary on the personalities and events of the era, poking fun at the prominent figures involved in the exhibition. The piece, a fine example of British satirical art, uses humorous distortions to create a memorable and critical commentary.

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