The Council Chamber, Reading, BerkshireHenry Jamyn Brooks · 1878

  • Creation date1878
  • Dimensions220.0 x 285.0 cm
  • MuseumReading Museum - Town Hall

Henry Jamyn Brooks (1839 – 1925)

Henry Jamyn Brooks (1839-1925) was a British painter renowned for detailed group portraits of Victorian society, royalty & prominent figures. Known for capturing meetings, events, and civic leaders with remarkable accuracy. #VictorianArt #Portraiture

Reading Museum - Town Hall (Reading, United Kingdom)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Council Chamber, Reading, Berkshire
  • Artist: Henry Jamyn Brooks
  • Year: 1878
  • Original dimensions: 220.0 x 285.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Reading Museum - Town Hall
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

At what age did Henry Jamyn Brooks make "The Council Chamber, Reading, Berkshire"?

Henry Jamyn Brooks made "The Council Chamber, Reading, Berkshire" at the age of 39. The artist was born in 1839 and the work is dated 1878.

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The luminance recorded for "The Council Chamber, Reading, Berkshire" by Henry Jamyn Brooks is soft shadow.

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Who created "The Council Chamber, Reading, Berkshire"?

"The Council Chamber, Reading, Berkshire" was created by Henry Jamyn Brooks. The information on this page describes Henry Jamyn Brooks's original work.

What is the creation date of "The Council Chamber, Reading, Berkshire" by Henry Jamyn Brooks?

The creation of "The Council Chamber, Reading, Berkshire" by Henry Jamyn Brooks is dated 1878.

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