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C1831
Hospice de Bicêtre.
Artist:
Nineteenth century engraving of the Bicêtre Hospital. Constructed in 1634, it was originally planned to be a military hospital and by 1642 it was opened as an orphanage. By 1656 it was recognised as the General Hospital of Paris. By … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Hospice de Bicêtre.
Date:
C1831
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
144mm
x 90mm
Paper Size:
210mm
x 144mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1831
Description:
Nineteenth century engraving of the Bicêtre Hospital. Constructed in 1634, it was originally planned to be a military hospital and by 1642 it was opened as an orphanage.
By 1656 it was recognised as the General Hospital of Paris.
By the early c19th it became an men’s old age hospice and assylum and by 1885 was renamed the Hospice de Bicêtre.
Augustus Pugin (1812 - 1851)
Pugin was an English architect, designer, artist and critic who is principally remembered for his pioneering role in the Gothic Revival style of architecture. His work culminated in designing the interior of the Palace of Westminster in Westminster, London, England, and its iconic clock tower, later renamed the Elizabeth Tower, which houses the bell known as Big Ben. Pugin designed many churches in England, and some in Ireland and Australia.
