Looking up towards the dome of the old Conservative Club. Sydney Smirke and George Basevi, 1843-45. 74 St James's Street, London SW1. Photograph and text by Jacqueline Banerjee. [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link your document to this URL.]
A domed skylight allows light into the saloon even on a grey day, to be reflected by the large mirrors, and to shine off the vast amount of gilding.
Other Views
- The old Conservative Club, London
- Detail of frieze on the façade
- Entrance
- Interior of the saloon
- Decor of the saloon, showing roundel of Hogarth
- Corinthian columns and frieze by an interior door (detail)
- Floor mosaic in the saloon, by John Marriott Blashfield(detail)
- Looking up at the gallery or upper storey of the saloon
- Drawing-room ceiling
Last modified 9 October 2008