Architectural model

Architect's model of Greenwich Hospital, about 1699, in a wooden and glass display case. Case and model stored separately. This is the only surviving section of an originally larger design model made for Sir Christopher Wren during the early stages of the Hospital's construction (from 1696), probably by James Smallwell. It shows the original design of the 'base wing' (i.e. west side) of the King Charles Court, subsequently rebuilt in neo-classical style by John Yenn in 1812-15. MDL0022 relates to it as a contemporary design model for the Hospital domes, though not quite as built.

Object Details

ID: MDL0021
Type: Architectural model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Smallwell, James ?; Smallwell, James
Date made: circa 1699
People: Hawksmoor, Nicholas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Greenwich Hospital Collection
Measurements: Overall: 114 x 750 x 590 mm
Parts: Architectural model
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