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Sir Antonio Panizzi, 1881. Creator: Unknown
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Sir Antonio Panizzi, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Sir Antonio Panizzi, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]
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Media ID 18776874
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Anthony Antonio British Museum Controversial Exile Librarian Religious Tract Religious Tract Society Signature Society The Leisure Hour White Hair
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Sir Antonio Panizzi, a Controversial Librarian of the 19th Century
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. This print captures Sir Antonio Panizzi, an enigmatic figure from the 19th century. The creator remains unknown, but this portrait was featured in "The Leisure Hour 1881" published by The Religious Tract Society in London. Sir Antonio Panizzi was an Italian exile who found his calling as a librarian at the British Museum. With his distinguished beard and white hair, he exudes wisdom and authority. His direct gaze suggests a man confident in his profession. Panizzi's tenure at the British Museum was not without controversy. He revolutionized library practices by introducing cataloging systems that are still used today. However, his acquisition policies were deemed controversial by some due to their aggressive nature. In this portrait, Panizzi is dressed impeccably in a jacket befitting his position as one of Britain's most influential librarians. His signature can be seen on the print collector's magazine cover where this image appeared. As we look upon this photograph over a century later, it serves as a reminder of Sir Antonio Panizzi's significant contributions to both the museum world and library science. A true Victorian gentleman dedicated to preserving knowledge for generations to come.
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