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Edward Shepherd's Theatre of 1731–2. The altered auditorium of 1782. Henry Holland's reconstruction of 1792. Sir Robert Smirke's Theatre Royal of 1809. Benedict Albano's reconstruction of 1846–7. E. M. Barry's Royal Italian Opera House of 1857–8. Exterior. The Entrance Hall, Grand Staircase and Crush Bar.
Robert Smirke 1753–1845 British, English View all 60 artworks. The Duel Victoria and Albert Museum. Paintings Collection. Melinda and Lucy Consult Kite ...
Sir Robert Smirke RA (1 October 1780 – 18 April 1867) was an English architect, one of the leaders of Greek Revival architecture, though he also used other architectural styles. As architect to the Board of Works, he designed several major public buildings, including the main block and façade of the British Museum. He was a pioneer of the use of concrete foundations.
Sir Robert Smirke by William Daniell, after George Dance (1809) Robert Smirke (1780-1867) was appointed architect of the new King's College in 1829. He was knighted in 1832. He already had a considerable reputation as resident architect of the Office of Works and famously was responsible for the General Post Office and British Museum.
Robert Smirke, RA. Painter and prolific book-illustrator. Father of the architect. Much of his work was in book illustration. His most important series were: 'Don Quixote', 74 plates, Cadell & Davies 1817. The BM has two sets of proofs before and with letter, which are now kept together in a portfolio 166.d.13 (1858,0417.64 to 211).
30 de oct. de 2022 · Figura \(\PageIndex{9}\): Robert Smirke, La biblioteca del rey, El Museo Británico, 1823-7 (Londres) El encargo para el nuevo edificio se le dio a Robert Smirke, un arquitecto neoclásico bien establecido. El edificio tardó alrededor de treinta años en completarse, su elevación reflejando la extensión del propio Imperio Británico.
