The International Quadrille

Category

Library Item

Item no

36440

Title

The International Quadrille

Description

Song sheet illustration for The International Quadrille composed by Charles D'Albert.

Artist / maker

Brandard, John

Date

1862

Size

34.3 x 24.3 cm

Type

Music score; Reproduction

Location

Music Library

The International Quadrille by Charles D'albert was composed to mark the opening, of The International Exhibition on the 1st of May 1862, in London. The International Exhibition was a major international event to promote art and industry. More can be found about The International Exhibition of 1862 on the British History Online website .

John Brandard, a well known lithographer at the time was commissioned with the illustration. The illustration features the inside of the large doomed building, purpose-built for the occasion. Crowds of people occupy the various tiers. The figures are mostly in outline with more detail and colour given to the figures in the foreground showing the many different nationalities as pictured by their dress. The focal point of the graphic contains a large Roman numeral clock and the highly decorative wall above it, containing the words "The Wise and their Works are in the Hands of the Lord". The names of continents are inscribed in the panels around the dome and various flags are flown.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Clocks and clock towers

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Communication > Written > Flags

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Places > United Kingdom > London

Sport and leisure > Culture > Exhibitions