Interior of the Great Exhibition: Crossing of the Nave and Transept

Architect Sir Joseph Paxton British
1851
Not on view
This is one of a series that Baxter devoted to London's Crystal Palace, the prints published both in London and New York. This is a later issue since two ladies shown in early versions on the balcony above the "India" sign at left have been removed.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Interior of the Great Exhibition: Crossing of the Nave and Transept
  • Artist: George Baxter (British, Lewes 1804–1867 London)
  • Architect: Sir Joseph Paxton (British, Bedfordshire 1803–1865 Sydenham)
  • Date: 1851
  • Medium: Baxter process: aquatint key plate with oil colors printed from 11 wood engraved blocks
  • Dimensions: Image: 5 9/16 × 12 1/2 in. (14.2 × 31.8 cm)
    Mount: 7 11/16 × 15 1/16 in. (19.5 × 38.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Myra Carter Church Fund, 1958
  • Object Number: 58.545.23
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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