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Domed ceiling of the Reading Room, British Museum, London, 1945-1980. Artist: Eric de Maré

Domed ceiling of the Reading Room, British Museum, London, 1945-1980. Artist: Eric de Maré

1-232-992 - Reproduced by permission of Historic England/Heritage Images

Domed ceiling of the Reading Room, British Museum, Great Russell Street, Holborn, London, 1945-1980. The ceiling was built in 1854-1857 by Sydney Smirke (1798-1877). The museum itself was established by Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753).

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People Information

Creator
  1. Eric de Maré, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Sir Hans Sloane: British: Physician and naturalist, founder of British Museum
  2. Sydney Smirke: British: Architect
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Camden Holborn

  1. 51 31 00 N , 000 07 00 W
Category Hierarchy

Society & Culture Education

Society & Culture Art & Literature

Locations & Buildings Other

History & Politics Other

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5391x3403
File Size : 53,747kb

Aliases

  1. AA98/05955
  1. 0250002808
  1. 1-232-992
  1. 1232992
  1. 2808
  1. A3
  1. AA98/05955

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