Gandy, Canaletto & Hogarth in the Picture Room of the Sir John Soane's Museum in London

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The seminar paper explores the unique presentation of paintings in the picture room of Sir John Soane's Museum, highlighting its innovative design with openable panels that allow for dynamic viewing angles. Despite its modest size of approximately 13 by 12 feet, the room accommodates over a hundred artworks. The collection primarily consists of pieces acquired at auctions, along with some commissioned by Soane himself, showcasing the intersection of art, architecture, and the personal tastes of one of the 18th century's notable figures.