{"product_id":"design-of-the-ceiling-of-the-library-or-great-room-at-kenwood","title":"DESIGN OF THE CEILING OF THE LIBRARY OR GREAT ROOM AT KENWOOD, AFTER ROBERT ADAM","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"99\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eDesign of the Ceiling of the Library or Great Room at Kenwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"68\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eAfter Robert Adam (1728–1792)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eAn elegant architectural engraving depicting the celebrated ceiling design for the Library, or Great Room, at Kenwood House, one of the finest surviving interiors created by the distinguished Scottish architect and designer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRobert Adam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"816\"\u003ePublished as Plate XXI from \u003cem data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eThe Works in Architecture of Robert and James Adam\u003c\/em\u003e, this engraving illustrates Adam’s masterful approach to Neo-Classical interior decoration, combining symmetry, classical ornament and refined decorative detail. The composition presents the richly embellished ceiling scheme in plan form, revealing the intricate arrangement of medallions, panels, scrollwork and classical motifs that became hallmarks of the Adam style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eKenwood House, on the northern edge of Hampstead Heath in London, is regarded as one of Adam’s greatest domestic commissions. His remodelling of the interiors during the 1760s and 1770s established a new standard of elegance in British interior design, influencing architecture and decoration throughout Britain and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eThe engraving was produced as part of the celebrated architectural publication \u003cem data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eThe Works in Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e, issued to document and promote the achievements of the Adam brothers. These engravings remain highly sought after by collectors of architectural prints, interior design and Georgian decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003ePresented in an attractive black and gilt frame, the print offers both historical significance and striking decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 18th Century\u003cbr\u003eFramed: 35.5 x 45.5 x 2 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Summerfield and Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55411042484609,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/8909\/8924\/files\/DSCF7834.jpg?v=1773242811","url":"https:\/\/www.summerfieldandscott.co.uk\/products\/design-of-the-ceiling-of-the-library-or-great-room-at-kenwood","provider":"Summerfield and Scott","version":"1.0","type":"link"}