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Royal Institution, Albemarle Street

Thomas Rowlandson

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a large room with a high ceiling and walls lined with tall bookshelves, filled with numerous books. The room is well-lit, with natural light coming from large windows on the right side. The floor is made of stone or tile and has a patterned design. There are several long tables in the center of the room, where people are seated and appear to be reading or working. Some individuals are standing and conversing. A staircase leads up to a higher level, where more bookshelves and a person are visible. The atmosphere suggests a library or study area. In the foreground, the title "ROYAL INSTITUTION, ALBEMARLE STREET" is printed. The image is an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson.

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750 × 649 px
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