282 Pages
by
Routledge
282 Pages
by
Routledge
During his lifetime, the work of architect George Hadfield (1763-1826) was highly regarded, both in England and the United States. Since his death, however, Hadfield's contributions to architecture have slowly faded from view, and few of his buildings survive. In order to reassess Hadfield's career and work, this book draws upon a wide selection of written and visual sources to reconstruct his... Read more
Contents: Introduction; Family and early life; Education, training and early career; The US Capitol; Federal buildings; Houses in America; City Hall; Life in Washington, public and commercial buildings; Mausoleum and monuments; Legacy; Conclusion; Appendix; Catalogue raisonné; Select bibliography; Index.
Biography
Dr Julia King has taught at universities in Great Britain and America. She has worked on projects in conservation, historic preservation, archives and architectural history on both sides of the Atlantic. Dr. King has written and lectured widely on art and architectural history in both countries.
