Construction of the 1862 International Exhibition at South Kensington

B. L. Spackman

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a construction site featuring scaffolding and ladders in front of buildings. The image captures a scene at a construction site with a focus on a tall wooden structure supporting a decorative column piece with intricate spiral designs and ornate carvings. Ladders are positioned against the structure, and various wooden beams are arranged around the site. In the background, a row of large, multi-story buildings provides an urban backdrop with uniform windows and architectural details typical of period cityscapes.