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Eugene-Louis Lami (1800-90)
The opening of the Great Exhibition 1851 dated 1851
RCIN 452380
The Great Exhibition was opened on 1 May 1851. This watercolour by Eugene-Louis Lami depicts the royal party on the dais under the baldacchino, at the crossing of the Crystal Palace, with Prince Albert standing at the head of the Commissioners, reading their report to the Queen.
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