The library, Kenwood House, Hampstead, London, 1989. Artist: Paul Highnam

The library, Kenwood House, Hampstead, London, 1989. Artist: Paul Highnam

1-231-045 - Historic England/Heritage Images

The library, Kenwood House, Hampstead, London, 1989. Leather-bound volumes within shelves decorated with gilt and classical columns. A set of wooden steps is on the left, with a desk and lighted candle on the right. Robert Adam remodelled the house between 1764 and 1773, and the richly decorated library is considered one his masterpieces.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Paul Highnam, attributed to: (British?): Photographer
People Related
  1. Robert Adam: British, Scottish: Architect, artist, designer, engraver, interior designer, watercolourist, draftsman

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Camden Hampstead

  1. 51 33 00 N , 000 11 00 W

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Palaces & Stately Homes

Society & Culture Education

Society & Culture Art & Literature


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3683x4737
File Size : 51,113kb


Aliases

  1. J890378
  1. 0250000603
  1. 1-231-045
  1. 1231045
  1. 603
  1. A3
  1. J890378


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