[10] Its displays included artwork by José Rodrigues Nunes, Bento Capinam, Macario, and Victor Meirelles, and its external sculpture was made by Rodolfo Bernardelli.

It had interior murals by Crispim do Amaral including a series personifying agriculture, mineralogy, manufactures and the liberal arts.

[12] Its commissioners were Carlos Botelho and Antonio Barros Barreto, and it covered about twenty thousand square feet.

[13] The Portugal pavilion building was provided by Brazil, designed by Francisco Isidro Monteiro, was inspired by the southern façade of the Jerónimos Monastery.

[18] The music pavilion was designed by Jorge Lossio, decorated by Benedito Calixto and intended to have an Egyptian appearance.