The Queen Victoria Memorial Hall, Calcutta. Sir William Ermerson, F.R.I.B.A., Architect. A very large folding colour plate from The Builder, 1909. Image size: 39 x 61 cms.
London: The Builder, 1909. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. Item #374778
In quite nice condition, with some mild foxing, and a tear to the left margin where it has been carelessly opened by a heavy handed twit at some time. See picture for more details. Folded as issued. This wonderful colour plate represents one of the grandest Indo-Saracenic monuments of the British Raj, combining classical Renaissance elements with Mughal influences. The illustrations found in leading architectural journals of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, such as The Builder, Building News, and The Architect are masterpieces of visual craftsmanship. These illustrations capture the elegance, intricacy, and stylistic flair of the period's architecture. Rich in ornamental detail and atmospheric depth, they reflect not only the buildings themselves but the artistic sensibilities and design discourse of their age. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL PAGE FROM THE JOURNAL, PRINTED AT THE DATE SHOWN IN THE TITLE, NOT A REPRINT OR COPY. Category: Builder & Building News; Antiquarian & Rare; Vintage Prints. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
Keywords: BZDB395 Builder & Building News; Antiquarian & Rare; Vintage Prints. VICTORIAN INDIA The Queen Victoria Memorial Hall, Calcutta. Sir William Ermerson, F.R.I.B.A., Architect. A very large folding colour plate from The Builder, 1909. Image size
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