Summary
Unframed lithographic illustration of the (Royal) Exhibition Building by Clarence Woodhouse, 1887. The image is drawn from the south-east of Carlton Gardens, so affords a view of the lake, Hochgurtel fountain and axial path layout. The plants installed in 1880 for the Melbourne International Exhibition are starting to form lush borders.
Description of Content
Drawing shows the (Royal) Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. Flags are flying from the domes, and there are people wandering the paths. The Hochgurtel fountain is spraying water, and the plants around the lake are reflected in its surface.
Physical Description
Black and white lithograph on cream paper. Depicts the (Royal) Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. Flags are flying from the domes, and there are people wandering the paths. The Hochgurtel fountain is spraying water, and the plants around the lake are reflected in its surface.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Place Depicted
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
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Artist and Lithographer
Mr Clarence C. Woodhouse, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
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Printer
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Format
Lithograph
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Inscriptions
Printed below image on obverse: C. Woodhouse, Lith; Hamel & Ferguson, Print; Exhibition Building/ MELBOURNE 1887
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Medium
lithographic ink on paper
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Technique
Lithograph
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Support
Paper
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Architecture & buildings, Illustrations
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
275 mm (Width), 210 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Architecture, Gardens, Landmarks, Art
