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Central Door, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Creator: Unknown
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Central Door, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Central Door, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Original bronze front entrance doors to the South Kensington Museum, (later renamed the Victoria & Albert Museum), in London. Above, in the carved stone frame, is the maxim Better is it to get wisdom than gold, an allusion to one of the Museums principle aims: education. The left door shows three figures from the history of science: Humphry Davy, Isaac Newton and James Watt, and on the right are three from the arts: Bramante, Michelangelo and Titian. The doors were modelled by James Gamble and Reuben Townroe, based on designs by Godfrey Sykes. Woodcut after Godfrey Sykes. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations, with descriptions, of the works of art in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum. [Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, London, 1881]
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This print showcases the Central Door of the South Kensington Museum, taken in the 1860s. Originally known as the Victoria & Albert Museum, this iconic entrance is adorned with intricate bronze front doors that exude grandeur and elegance. The carved stone frame above bears a profound inscription: "Better is it to get wisdom than gold" symbolizing one of the museum's primary objectives - education. The left door portrays three influential figures from the history of science: Humphry Davy, Isaac Newton, and James Watt. On the right door stand three renowned artists: Bramante, Michelangelo, and Titian. This artistic representation signifies how both science and art are celebrated within these hallowed walls. James Gamble and Reuben Townroe meticulously modeled these remarkable doors based on designs by Godfrey Sykes. Their craftsmanship beautifully captures each figure's essence while adding a touch of decorative flair to this architectural masterpiece. This woodcut print was featured in "The South Kensington Museum" an engraved illustration book showcasing various works of art housed in what is now known as the Victoria & Albert Museum. Published in 1881 by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington in London, this image serves as a testament to the rich history embedded within these museum walls – where knowledge meets beauty for all who enter its majestic doorway.
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