Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, Art museum in London, England
The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery contained 34 paintings when it first opened in 1789, expanding to over 167 works at its peak point.
In November 1786, engraver John Boydell established this gallery as part of a three-phase project to develop British history painting techniques.
The gallery displayed paintings from renowned British artists interpreting scenes from Shakespeare plays during the renewed interest in his works.
Located in Pall Mall, the gallery building was designed by architect George Dance the Younger with specific spaces for large-scale paintings.
The gallery's financial failure led to its sale through a lottery, though its folio of engravings continued to influence art throughout the 19th century.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1786
Founders: John Boydell
Address: 52 Pall Mall, London
GPS coordinates: 51.50569,-0.13667
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:46
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