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Literary reunion in Mr. Mudie's new hall, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Literary reunion in Mr. Mudie's new hall, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Literary reunion in Mr. Mudie's new hall, 1860. On the evening of Monday week Mr. and Mrs. C. E Mudie received a vast number of literary and artistic friends, on the occasion of the opening of the new hall of the library, New Oxford-street, [London]. The company included the representatives of all classes of literature, science, and art...The walls were decorated with a variety of pictures, the property of Mr. Mudie...The vocalists who were engaged were Miss Palmer, Miss Eliza Hughes, Signor Nappi, Messrs. Aspa and Kenny. In the centre of the hall were exhibited, on a circular dais, a number of splendid photographs, and a number of charming statuettes in terracotta by Bezzi. The hall is a beautiful structure, from the designs of Mr. William J. Trehearne. Its size is 65 feet by 45 feet, and its height is 45 feet from the ground line. There is a central iron staircase to a commodious basement. The principal cornice is supported by Ionic columns, springing from which is a most elegant lantern, divided by pilasters and circular-headed windows; the roof being formed of transverse mouldings, and spaces being filled in with ground glass. A well-constructed gallery round the building affords every facility for the arrangement of the books'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph captures a literary and artistic reunion held at the new hall of Mr. C. E. Mudie's library in London, 1860. The event brought together an impressive assembly of individuals from various realms of literature, science, and art, gathered to celebrate the opening of the magnificent new building. The grand hall, designed by William J. Trehearne, is a stunning architectural masterpiece, measuring 65 feet by 45 feet and boasting a height of 45 feet from the ground line. The central iron staircase leads to a commodious basement, while the principal cornice is supported by elegant Ionic columns, adorned with a beautiful lantern and circular-headed windows. The roof is formed of transverse mouldings, filled in with ground glass. The walls of the hall were adorned with a diverse collection of pictures, belonging to Mr. Mudie, and a number of splendid photographs and charming terracotta statuettes by Bezzi were displayed in the center on a circular dais. The vocalists for the evening were Miss Palmer, Miss Eliza Hughes, Signor Nappi, Messrs. Aspa and Kenny, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural scene of London during the 19th century, where literature, art, and science intertwined, and the pursuit of knowledge and creativity was celebrated in grand style.
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