Poster Print : British Museum - Library 1840
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
British Museum - Library 1840
The Library in Smirkes new buildings for the Museum.
circa 1840
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14295114
© Mary Evans Picture Library
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of poster prints from the Media Storehouse range, featuring the enchanting image of "British Museum - Library 1840" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating print transports you back in time to the new library buildings of the British Museum, circa 1840. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this historical masterpiece is sure to add a touch of elegance and charm to any room in your home or office. Bring the rich history of the British Museum into your space with our high-quality poster prints.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, we are transported back in time to the British Museum in the mid-19th century, specifically to Library Room 1, which was part of Sir Robert Smirke's new buildings for the Museum, constructed around 1840. The photograph offers a glimpse into the grandeur and sophistication of the British Museum's library during this period. The library, filled with an impressive collection of books and manuscripts, is bathed in natural light streaming through the large windows, casting a warm glow over the ornate wooden shelves and intricately designed furniture. The room's high ceilings, adorned with elaborate moldings and decorative motifs, add to the sense of grandeur and importance. The image also reveals the meticulous organization of the library, with books arranged systematically on the shelves, and readers engrossed in their studies, highlighting the scholarly atmosphere that pervaded the British Museum during this era. The library was a hub of intellectual activity, attracting scholars, researchers, and curious minds from all corners of the world. The photograph also serves as a testament to the remarkable growth and expansion of the British Museum during the 19th century. Smirke's new buildings, which included the library, the Reading Room, and other galleries, were designed to accommodate the Museum's expanding collections and increasing visitor numbers. The new buildings were a symbol of the British Museum's commitment to preserving and sharing knowledge with the world. Overall, this photograph of the British Museum's Library Room 1 in the 1840s offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the beauty, grandeur, and intellectual vibrancy of one of the world's greatest museums during a period of significant growth and transformation.
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