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Great Room Collection

Step into the grandeur of the Great Room, where history and elegance intertwine

Background imageGreat Room Collection: The coved ceiling in the Eating Room at Headfort House, County Meath

The coved ceiling in the Eating Room at Headfort House, County Meath, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam
CLF285582 The coved ceiling in the Eating Room at Headfort House, County Meath, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGreat Room Collection: The Great Room at the Royal Academy (engraving)

The Great Room at the Royal Academy (engraving)
1104077 The Great Room at the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Room at the Royal Academy)

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Maillardets magnificent automatical exhibition, Great Room, Spring Gardens, London (engraving)

Maillardets magnificent automatical exhibition, Great Room, Spring Gardens, London (engraving)
585847 Maillardets magnificent automatical exhibition, Great Room, Spring Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Inner Door of the Great Room of the Mint, now St Peters Hospital (w / c on paper)

Inner Door of the Great Room of the Mint, now St Peters Hospital (w / c on paper)
2832162 Inner Door of the Great Room of the Mint, now St Peters Hospital (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Council Table in the Great Room of the Mint, now St Peters Hospital (w / c on paper)

Council Table in the Great Room of the Mint, now St Peters Hospital (w / c on paper)
2832160 Council Table in the Great Room of the Mint, now St Peters Hospital (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Advert for Stone Eater (engraving)

Advert for Stone Eater (engraving)
609549 Advert for Stone Eater (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Stone Eater, appearing at 28 Haymarket, London, and Great Room, Globe Tavern)

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Advert for an exhibition of the Statue of Milo attacked by a Wolf (engraving)

Advert for an exhibition of the Statue of Milo attacked by a Wolf (engraving)
608640 Advert for an exhibition of the Statue of Milo attacked by a Wolf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Interior of the Great Room at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly (engraving)

Interior of the Great Room at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly (engraving)
611057 Interior of the Great Room at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Great Room at the Egyptian Hall)

Background imageGreat Room Collection: The Honourable Artillery Company (engraving)

The Honourable Artillery Company (engraving)
1045310 The Honourable Artillery Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable Artillery Company)

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Sketches at Lloyds (litho)

Sketches at Lloyds (litho)
1596758 Sketches at Lloyds (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Lloyd s. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 October 1890)

Background imageGreat Room Collection: The Disarmament of the Honourable Artillery Company (engraving)

The Disarmament of the Honourable Artillery Company (engraving)
1055323 The Disarmament of the Honourable Artillery Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disarmament of the Honourable Artillery Company)

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Chimneypiece in the Great Room of the Mint, now St Peters Hospital (w / c on paper)

Chimneypiece in the Great Room of the Mint, now St Peters Hospital (w / c on paper)
2832161 Chimneypiece in the Great Room of the Mint, now St Peters Hospital (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Meeting of the British Association at Cork (engraving)

Meeting of the British Association at Cork (engraving)
1100711 Meeting of the British Association at Cork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of the British Association at Cork)

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Exhibition Room Somerset House Great Room Royal Academy

Exhibition Room Somerset House Great Room Royal Academy
Exhibition room, Somerset House. Circa 1808. The Great Room of the Royal Academy. (This room is now part of the Courtauld Gallery)

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Part top right ceiling painting Diana companions

Part top right ceiling painting Diana companions
Part (top right) of a ceiling painting with Diana and her companions as main representation, Part (top right) of a five-part ceiling painting with Diana and her companions as main representation

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Five-part Ceiling Decoration Great Hall Soestdijk Palace

Five-part Ceiling Decoration Great Hall Soestdijk Palace
Five-part Ceiling Decoration for the Great Hall of Soestdijk Palace, Ceiling painting in five parts with Diana and her companions as main performance

Background imageGreat Room Collection: Miranda Shakespeare Tempest Act 1 Scene 2 1784

Miranda Shakespeare Tempest Act 1 Scene 2 1784
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Step into the grandeur of the Great Room, where history and elegance intertwine. The coved ceiling in the Eating Room at Headfort House, County Meath, transports you to a bygone era of opulence and refinement. As you gaze upon this black-and-white photograph from Eileen Harris' book "The Country Houses of Robert Adam, " you can almost hear the echoes of lively conversations and clinking glasses. Another glimpse into greatness awaits as we explore The Great Room at the Royal Academy through an exquisite engraving. This room exudes sophistication and serves as a testament to artistic excellence, and is a space where creativity flourishes, inspiring generations of artists to push boundaries and challenge conventions. Venturing further, we find ourselves immersed in Maillardet's magnificent automatical exhibition held in London's Great Room at Spring Gardens. Engraved images capture the wonderment that filled this space as visitors marveled at intricate automatons brought to life with mechanical precision. But it is not just art that finds its home within these walls; history also unfolds within the confines of the Great Room. The Inner Door reveals glimpses of St Peters Hospital's past life as part of The Mint, now transformed but still bearing witness to its storied heritage. As we journey deeper into this remarkable space, our eyes are drawn towards a council table adorned with watercolors on paper - remnants from another era when important decisions were made within these walls. This tableau invites us to imagine discussions that shaped destinies and influenced lives. Yet amidst all this grandeur lies whimsy too - adverts for Stone Eater or an exhibition featuring a statue attacked by a wolf remind us that even in such esteemed surroundings, there was room for entertainment and amusement. Moving forward through time brings us to yet another enchanting setting: The Egyptian Hall on Piccadilly Street unveils itself through an engraved image capturing its interior beauty. Here exoticism meets elegance as ancient motifs and architectural wonders transport visitors to distant lands.