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Exterior of British Museum - reading room 1855
Construction of the great Reading Room of the British Museum, the forerunner of the British Library Date: 1855
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1850s 1855 Constructing Forerunner Libraries
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 21.6cm (9.6" x 8.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures the construction progress of the iconic Great Reading Room at the British Museum in London during the year 1855. The image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the meticulous process of building this architectural marvel, which would later become a forerunner of the British Library. During the 1850s, the British Museum underwent significant expansion to accommodate the growing collection of books and manuscripts. The Great Reading Room was designed by the renowned architect Sir Robert Smirke, with the primary objective of creating a communal space where scholars and researchers could access the vast resources of the museum's library. The photograph reveals the intricate details of the construction process, with workers meticulously laying bricks, installing iron beams, and erecting the glass roof. The grandeur of the design is evident even in its incomplete state, with the vast open space and the ornate ironwork columns that would later support the weight of the room's impressive glass roof. The Great Reading Room was a groundbreaking innovation in its time, as it was one of the first large public spaces designed specifically for quiet study and research. It was also a testament to the importance of communication and knowledge sharing, as scholars from all over the world would come to London to access the British Museum's extensive collections. This photograph is an invaluable historical record of a pivotal moment in the development of the British Museum and the broader world of libraries and scholarly research. It serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of preserving and sharing knowledge, and the role that institutions like the British Museum continue to play in fostering intellectual curiosity and discovery.
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