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Easter Monday - the Great Zoological Gallery, British Museum (engraving)
611138 Easter Monday - the Great Zoological Gallery, British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Monday - the Great Zoological Gallery, British Museum. From the Illustrated London News, 29 March 1845.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23551430
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
British Museum Easter Monday Entertainments Pleasures
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the enchanting history of the British Museum to your home with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Easter Monday - the Great Zoological Gallery' by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This beautiful 19th-century engraving captures the intrigue and wonder of the Great Zoological Gallery on Easter Monday, showcasing a lively crowd gathered around exotic animals. Add an air of sophistication and culture to any room with this stunning piece of art, a perfect conversation starter and a timeless addition to your decor.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving transports us back to Easter Monday in the 19th century, where a bustling crowd fills the Great Zoological Gallery of the British Museum. The image captures both the pleasures and educational opportunities that awaited visitors on this special day. As we gaze upon this historical print, we are drawn into a scene filled with excitement and curiosity. People from all walks of life have gathered together, eagerly exploring the wonders of nature displayed before them. The vastness of the gallery is illuminated by natural light pouring in through large windows, casting shadows on the ornate pillars and intricate architectural details. The atmosphere is alive with animated conversations as families marvel at exotic animal specimens meticulously arranged throughout the space. Children point excitedly at creatures they have only read about in books or heard tales of from explorers returning from distant lands. Easter Monday was not just a day for leisurely strolls through London's streets; it was an opportunity for intellectual enrichment and entertainment. This engraving reminds us that education can be found beyond classroom walls – within museum galleries like these, where knowledge comes alive through observation and discovery. Today, as we admire this remarkable piece of artistry captured by an anonymous English School artist, let us appreciate how far our understanding of zoology has come since those times while acknowledging that our fascination with nature remains timeless.
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