The life and works of Sir Charles Barry, R.A., F.R.S., &c. &c. (1867)
Barry, Alfred, 1826-1910, Barry, Charles, Sir, 1795-1860 · London : J. Murray · leaf 308
his life. He actually preparedsome sketches and studies for an Italian design, indefiance of the instructions to the competitors. But he felt that, under all circumstances, Gothicwas the style best fitted for the New Palace, and, ifWestminster Hall was to be made a feature in thedesign, the only… … -<1 H Chap. YII. ORIGINAL CONCEPTION OF PLAN. 239 redeem from insignificance a great building, in whichconvenience forbade great general height, and forwhich a low and unfavourable site had been pro-vided. Under the limitations thus imposed from without,his mind began to work on the conception…
Barry, Charles, Sir, 1795-1860 · Architects
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