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.