1893 Chicago Worlds Fair and Columbian Exhibition
by Doug Kreuger
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1893 Chicago Worlds Fair and Columbian Exhibition
Artist
Doug Kreuger
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Digital Art - Digital Compilation
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1893 Chicago World’s Fair and Columbian Exhibition
Artwork compilation by Doug Kreuger
Commissioned by Reed Construction in recognition of Reed’s 125th Anniversary. Founded 1893 during the Chicago World’s Columbian Exhibition.
The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition was held in Chicago in from May 1, 1893 to Oct 30, 1893. This World's Fair celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival to the New World in 1492. The centerpiece of the Fair was a large water pool (lower right) representing the long sea voyage Columbus took to the New World.
Pictured top left is the world’s first Ferris Wheel, designed and constructed by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., which began as a design competition for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
This commemorative artwork was created from images found in the public domain.
Copyright 2018 by Doug Kreuger
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February 25th, 2019
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Comments (20)
Gull G
"The great artist is the simplifier. Vincent Van Gogh" CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RECENT SALE OF AN WONDERFUL WORK!
Donna Kennedy
Outstanding composition and detail in this fantastic vintage artwork Doug!!...F/L/T/FB
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent digital composition, Doug! Congratulations on your wonderful commission! I'm sure your client is very pleased! L/F
Reynold Jay
Breathtaking what you have done here Doug! I appreciate this as it is close to the stuff (public domain) I do! Bold and beautiful as can be. Well done FAVORITE!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Reynold, Thank you very much for your kind and generous comments! They mean a a lot!