Gezicht op het British Museum, te Londen 1841 - 1885

This anonymous 19th-century engraving, titled "Gezicht op het British Museum, te Londen," depicts a detailed view of the British Museum in London. The print, created sometime between 1841 and 1885, showcases the grandeur of the building’s classical facade, a popular architectural style at the time. The scene is further enlivened by figures and carriages that populate the foreground, capturing a moment in everyday life in front of the museum. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the visual landscape of London and the British Museum’s place in the city during that era.