General
General
Object Auto ID
83235
Alternate Codes
160785
Common Name
Photograph
Classified Name
Photograph
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

The Parliament Collection:
Shows the drawing originally submitted by Freeman for the competition for the "Houses of Parliament". The design of the roof differs from that which was eventually constructed. Perspective view from top of Grave Street showing Freeman's prize design for the parliamentary buildings named "Spes Bona"

Provenance

On back written "Property of Maurice Green". Possibly donation.

Description
Technique Types
Photography
Distinguishing Features

Cape Town. Parliament. Plans and designs. 1874

Inscriptions
b.c. Title "Perspective View from the top of Grave Street", b.r. Spes Bona, First Prize, 250 Guineas. Signed on the back in ink Photo by S B Barnard, Cape Town
Measurement Type Unit Value
Dimension Comments
Unframed - in portfolio; Size of print 125 x 194 mm, backing board 197 x 247 mm
History
Object Age Comment
c. 1874
Maker Comment
BARNARD, Samuel Baylis, (1841 - 1916), photographer
User Comment
1. NCOP EXHIBITION - August to October 2002
Collector Comment
Photograph
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