Notebook of extracts from [a work by] [Jakob Ignaz] Hittorf[f] on Greek polychrome architecture

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Archive context

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Reference code

GI/3/53

Title

Notebook of extracts from [a work by] [Jakob Ignaz] Hittorf[f] on Greek polychrome architecture

Date

c. 1850

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 vol.

Historical Background

Hittorff's Architecture polychrome chez les Grecs (1830) discusses his important discovery of the use of colour in ancient Greek architecture.

Content Description

The cover of the notebook bears a sketch of a horse's head.

Physical Characteristics

In the hand of John Gibson

Associated Material

GI/3/53-54