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The Inauguration of the Great Exhibition: 1 May 1851
by David Roberts, 1852
The Inauguration of the Great Exhibition: 1 May 1851 (1852) is a history painting by David Roberts, one of the masters of Academic Art. The original hangs in the Royal Collection.
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- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- David Roberts
- Year
- 1852
- Movement
- Academic Art
- Original
- Royal Collection
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Inauguration of the Great Exhibition: 1 May 1851 by David Roberts (1852) depicts Great Exhibition. The original hangs in the Royal Collection.
Your ArtLogia The Inauguration of the Great Exhibition: 1 May 1851 is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Academic Art. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: David Roberts (1796–1864) was a British painter associated with Academic Art. Works by David Roberts hang in collections such as the Royal Collection and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
David Roberts (1796–1864)
David Roberts (1796–1864) was a British painter associated with Academic Art. Works by David Roberts hang in collections such as the Royal Collection and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
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Is this The Inauguration of the Great Exhibition: 1 May 1851 reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Inauguration of the Great Exhibition: 1 May 1851 is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Inauguration of the Great Exhibition: 1 May 1851?
The original by David Roberts (1852) is in the Royal Collection. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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