The Temporary Elgin Room in 1819
Item
Creator
Archer, Archibald
Title
The Temporary Elgin Room in 1819
Description
A view of the Temporary Elgin Room at the British Museum in 1819. The statues from the Parthenon brought from Athens by Lord Elgin, purchased by the British government, and deposited in the museum in 1816.
Date
1819
Source
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/PA_Painting-30
Contributor
Snyder, Samantha
Bibliographic Citation
"Oil Painting," Painting.30, Prints and Drawings, British Museum.