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The library, Kenwood House, Hampstead, London, 1995. Artist: Paul Highnam

The library, Kenwood House, Hampstead, London, 1995. A detail of a mirrored recess in the Library at Kenwood House. The arch-shaped alcove is richly decorated in gold with ornate designs. The library is one of the finest Robert Adam rooms in existence. In 1969, the book-cases which had been placed in the arched recess shown here, were removed and replaced by triple mirrors to Adam's original design.

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Title:

The library, Kenwood House, Hampstead, London, 1995. Artist: Paul Highnam

Caption:

The library, Kenwood House, Hampstead, London, 1995. A detail of a mirrored recess in the Library at Kenwood House. The arch-shaped alcove is richly decorated in gold with ornate designs. The library is one of the finest Robert Adam rooms in existence. In 1969, the book-cases which had been placed in the arched recess shown here, were removed and replaced by triple mirrors to Adam's original design.

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Album / Heritage Images / Historic England

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3648 x 4715 px | 49.2 MB

Print size:

30.9 x 39.9 cm | 12.2 x 15.7 in (300 dpi)

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