Entrance to the new Grafton Galleries, 1893
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Entrance to the new Grafton Galleries, 1893
Entrance to the new Grafton Galleries, opened in February 1893 at 8, Grafton Street, Mayfair, London. The first exhibition, a mix of paintings and sculpture by British and European artists, gets a rather luke warm reception in the Illustrated London News in which this drawing was published. Date: 1893
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1893 Arts Galleries Gallery Grafton Mayfair Opened Opening Places
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This image depicts the entrance to the newly opened Grafton Grafton Galleries in Mayfair, London, in 1893. The elegant and imposing facade of the gallery, located at 8, Grafton Street, is adorned with intricate stonework and ornate columns, reflecting the grandeur and sophistication of the artistic hub that lay within. The Grafton Galleries, which opened in February of that year, marked a significant moment in London's art scene. The first exhibition, a mix of paintings and sculptures by both British and European artists, was met with a somewhat lukewarm reception in the Illustrated London News. Despite this, the gallery quickly gained a reputation as a premier destination for art lovers and collectors. The scene captured in this drawing is a bustling one, with a horse-drawn carriage parked outside, and pedestrians milling about on the sidewalk. The gallery's entrance is flanked by two guards, adding an air of exclusivity and importance. The Grafton Galleries would go on to host numerous exhibitions featuring the works of renowned artists such as John Singer Sargent, James Whistler, and Sir Edward Burne-Jones, among others. This image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when London's art scene was just beginning to come into its own. The Grafton Galleries would continue to be a vital part of this scene for decades to come, and this photograph serves as a testament to its historical significance.
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