Elevation of the North Front of Kenwood, towards the Court... Elevation of the South Front of Kenwood, towards the Gardens

by After Robert Adam

$550 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books · No longer available

A fine architectural engraving of Kenwood House, in Hampstead, London, re-modelled in 1761-1773, and now home to the Iveagh Bequest picture collection. Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57, Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi, which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book, on Diocletian's palace in Dalmatia, is

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