Thursday, November 8, 2007
More fine British Lions - The Fitzwilliam Museum
The Fitzwilliam Museum was described by the Standing Commission on Museums & Galleries in 1968 as "one of the greatest art collections of the nation and a monument of the first importance". It owes its foundation to Richard, VII Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion who, in 1816, bequeathed to the University of Cambridge his works of art and library, together with funds to house them, to further "the Increase of Learning and other great Objects of that Noble Foundation". These fine beasts can be found at the entrance to the Fitzwilliam Museum.
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3 comments:
They really are most wonderful beasts! It's a privilege to see them here on your blog.
What an honour for the museum to have such an honour guard.
I asked Cuillin if I could bring a couple home. He thought it was possible but might be a problem.
See what you can do. Truffle would love that!
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