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CRYSTAL PALACE PLANS
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CRYSTAL PALACE PLANS
The exterior view and ground plan for the building committees design Date: 1851
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1851 Committee Crystal Exhibitions Plan Plans Committees
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This print showcases the Crystal Palace plans from 1851, an architectural marvel that graced London's landscape for over fifty years. Designed by Joseph Paxton, the Crystal Palace was commissioned for the Great Exhibition of 1851, an international exhibition of art, industry, and design. The exterior view depicted in this print reveals the true grandeur of the palace, with its vast glass and iron structure stretching out in all its splendor. The intricate details of the exterior are meticulously rendered, from the ornate ironwork to the delicate glass panes. The ground plan, displayed below the exterior view, offers a bird's-eye perspective of the palace's interior layout. The plan reveals the Palace's impressive dimensions, with its vast central nave flanked by aisles and exhibition spaces. The intricate labeling on the plan indicates the various departments and exhibits housed within the Palace, ranging from fine art and sculpture to machinery and manufacturing. The Crystal Palace was a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the Victorian era, and this print serves as a fascinating glimpse into the design process behind this architectural masterpiece. The Palace's temporary status as an exhibition space was ultimately overshadowed by its enduring legacy as a symbol of progress and technological advancement. This print is a must-have for anyone with an interest in Victorian architecture, design, or the history of exhibitions.
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