The National Gallery of Pictures by the Great Masters
| Author | : National Gallery (Great Britain) |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 1840 |
| ISBN-10 | : PRNC:32101073966283 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The National Gallery of Pictures by the Great Masters written by National Gallery (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In April 1824 the House of Commons agreed to pay £57,000 for the picture collection of the banker John Julius Angerstein. His 38 pictures were intended to form the core of a new national collection, for the enjoyment and education of all. The pictures were displayed at Angerstein's house at 100 Pall Mall until a dedicated gallery building was constructed. ... In 1831 Parliament agreed to construct a building for the National Gallery at Trafalgar Square. ... The new building finally opened in 1838"--National Gallery website.