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 details of the building's architecture, crowds and gardens. Drawn as a perspective drawing. 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 metal plaque affixed to the frame: The Exhibition Building Melbourne 1880/ The South West Aspect of the Main Hall from Victoria Street/ and the Western Annexe from Rathdowne 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 metal plaque affixed to the frame: The Exhibition Building Melbourne 1880/ The South West Aspect of the Main Hall from Victoria Street/ and the Western Annexe from Rathdowne 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), 1405 mm (Width), 804 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Primary support
2 mm (Length), 1281 mm (Width), 680 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Architecture, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Illustrations, Royal Exhibition Building
