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Kenwood House, Hampstead, London: the library or Great Room

RIBA Ref No RIBA5310
Architect/DesignerAdam, Robert (1728-1792)
Artist/PhotographerSmith, Edwin (1912-1971)
CountryUK: England
CityLondon
Subject Date1769
Image Date1970
ViewInterior
StyleNeoclassical
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceESP/LON/1043 (ES13474)
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditEdwin Smith / RIBA Collections
SubjectNeoclassical Style Guide: References to Classical architecture ; Country houses ; Vaulting ; Libraries
NOTES: Built in the 17th century, Kenwood House was remodelled by Robert Adam in the 1760s. The Great Room or library was created in 1767-1769. This photograph shows the painted panels by Antonio Zucchi enclosed in Adam's delicately decorated ceiling.
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