The British Museum: (above) the entrance facade, (below) the plan. Wood engraving after a design attributed to G. R. French, 1843.

  • French, George Russell, 1802-1881.
Date:
1843
Reference:
38435i
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This print shows an emendation to the previously published design of Robert Smirke for the British Museum facade. It is prepared after a design by "G.R.F.", a frequent correspondent around this date

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[London]

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1 print : wood engraving ; image 16.5 x 15.3 cm

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Elevation. ; Ground plan. The illustration accompanies a long letter from "G.R.F.", explaining the rationale for his amendments to Smirke's facade

Creator/production credits

Attributed to George Russell French, see Colvin, 1995, p.382, who quotes the Builder obituary: "[he was] better known by his literary endeavours than his professional practice", and Felstead, et al, Directory of British architects, 1993, pp.329-330

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Wellcome Collection 38435i

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