| Reference number | RAH/5/6/1/1 |
| Title | Nations of the World Presenting Art and Goods to Britannia as at the Great Exhibition of 1851 |
| Description | Britannia in the centre has, either side of her, female figures of Peace and Concord Plenty and Prosperity. Below her throne, angels with trumpets summon all nations to the Great Exhibition of 1851. From the left, America, wearing a crown is followed by a freed slave carrying bales of cotton. Behind them is an Indian chief holding a calumet: a symbol of peace. Left of the throne is Europe, followed by Philosophy and Mechanical invention. Behind them is a mechanic with his tool-basket and a farmer carrying fruit. From the right comes Asia followed by men in traditional clothing, another carrying a tea chest. Behind them is Africa under the shade of an umbrella, then a Bedouin and a man carrying ivory tusks. |
| Date | 1869 |
| Physical Description | Pen and ink drawing on white paper with red watercolour wash background. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower right hand corner. |
| Format | Drawing |
| Extent | 1 drawing |
| Level | Item |
| Creator Name | Edward Poynter ARA
Sir Edward John Poynter, 1st Baronet, GCVO, PRA (20 March 1836 in Paris - 26 July 1919 in London) was an English painter, designer, and draughtsman who served as President of the Royal Academy. He became best known for his large historical paintings such as 'Israel in Egypt' (1867; Guildhall Art Gallery, London), followed by 'St George for England' (1869), a mosaic for the Central Lobby of the Palace of Westminster, depicting St George and the Dragon', 'Visit of the Queen of Sheba' (1871-75) and 'King Solomon' (1890). He was admitted as an associate of the Royal Academy in 1869. |