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1788 Richard Greenes Museum at Lichfield
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1788 Richard Greenes Museum at Lichfield
1788 Copperplate engraving from the " Gentlemans Magazine", 58 part II. Mr. Greenes Museum, Lichfield Date: 1748 - 1793 (c.) Description: View of Mr. Greenes Museum at Lichfield, London. Showing the displays inside cabinets in the Museum. Stringer del. (drawn); Cook, sc. (engraved). (Either C. E. or E. Stringer). Richard Greene (1719-1793) was an apothecary who set up a museum at his house on the south side of Market Street, London. On his death, the collection was sold, and some was purchased by his grandson, Richard Wright, and displayed at 20 The Close, and later on Dam Street. Some items can still be seen at Lichfield Heritage Centre. The altar clock in the centre of this engraving can be seen at the Victoria Art Gallery, Bath. Such private museums verged on the Cabinets of curiosities and Kunstammer of previous generations
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This print showcases the 1788 Richard Greenes Museum at Lichfield, London. The image is a copperplate engraving from the renowned "Gentleman's Magazine" of that era. It provides a glimpse into Mr. Greene's fascinating museum, which was located on Market Street and operated between 1748 and 1793. The photograph captures the interior of the museum, revealing an array of displays housed within cabinets. Drawn by C. E or E. Stringer and engraved by Cook, this black and white artwork beautifully depicts the intricate details of the exhibits. Richard Greene, an apothecary by profession, curated this private museum with great passion. Upon his demise, his collection was sold off; however, some pieces were acquired by his grandson Richard Wright. These items found their new home at 20 The Close before being relocated to Dam Street in Lichfield. While many artifacts have since been dispersed or lost over time, several can still be admired at the Lichfield Heritage Centre today. Notably featured in this engraving is an altar clock situated in the center—a remarkable piece now exhibited at Victoria Art Gallery in Bath. Mr. Greene's Museum represents a significant part of history when private museums akin to Cabinets of Curiosities flourished as sources of wonderment and knowledge during previous generations. This particular engraving offers us a glimpse into that world—an exquisite blend of natural history illustration and artistry from the 18th century.
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