Summary
Large framed watercolour of the Exhibition Building, built in Carlton Gardens, Melbourne between 1879 and 1880 for the Melbourne International Exhibition. The watercolour was probably painted by the architect of the Exhibition Building, Joseph Reed, and reflects the changes to the original design that was sanctioned by the Exhibition commissioners in May 1879; these included the addition of a machinery annexe and acres of temporary annexes.
Physical Description
Large framed watercolour of the Melbourne Exhibition Building, showing flags flying, crowds arriving, gardens and the extensive building. Drawn as a bird's eye view, it depicts people arriving on foot, by charabanc and in cabs and carriages. Brass plaque attached to the centre of the frame at bottom.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Jan 2000
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Place & Date Depicted
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1879
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Artist
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Designer
Reed & Barnes, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1879
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Format
Painting, Colour
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Inscriptions
Inscribed on plaque affixed to the frame: The Exhibition Building Melbourne 1880/ From the South East, Showing the Main Hall, Eastern Annexe/ and Temporary Central Pavilions from Nicholson Street/ Architect - Reed & Barnes, Builder - David Mitchell
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Medium
Watercolour
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Technique
Painting
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Support
Paper
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Secondary Inscriptions
Inscribed on plaque affixed to the frame: The Exhibition Building Melbourne 1880/ From the South East, Showing the Main Hall, Eastern Annexe/ and Temporary Central Pavilions from Nicholson Street/ Architect - Reed & Barnes, Builder - David Mitchell
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Architecture & buildings, Architectural designs
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Framed
40 mm (Length), 1345 mm (Width), 760 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Primary support
2 mm (Length), 1219 mm (Width), 634 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Architecture, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Illustrations, Royal Exhibition Building
