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Watercolour - The Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Framed, 1880
Reg. No: SH 000195
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- 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.
- 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.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), 2000
| Discipline: | History |
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| Tagged with: | architecture, exhibitions melbourne international 1880-1881, illustrations, royal exhibition building |
| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Exhibition Building Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING |
| Secondary Classification: | Architecture & Buildings |
| Tertiary Classification: | architectural designs |
| 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 |
| Format: | Painting: Colour |
| Place & Date Depicted: | Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1879 |
| Artist: | Mr Joseph Reed, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1879 |
| Designer: | Reed & Barnes, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1879 |
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