BREWER (H[enry] W[illiam]
Series of Views of the Public Records Office, Chancery Lane.
The work of H.W. Brewer, a specialist in architectural studies, these atrractive sketches show the improvements made to Sir James Pennethorne’s buildings.
i/ Pen, ink and wash, paper mounted on board, c.10“ x 8“. Exterior view of the facade. Some foxing, but overall very good. ii/ [A Reading Room]. Pen, ink and wash paper mounted on board, 8½“ x 12“. Interior of a reading room. Very good. iii/ The Musem Public Reord Office. Pen, ink and wash, paper mounted on board, 10½“ x 14½“, image size, 8“ x 11“. Some light soiling, otherwise very good. iv/ Safes, New Record Office. Pen, ink and wash, paper mounted on board, 15½“ x 11½“, image size, 12“ x 9½“. Some light soilnig, otherwise very good.
