Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Windsor Fire

Crimson Drawing Room - 1993

In 1993 Alexander Creswell was commissioned to make watercolors of the fire-damaged interior of Windsor Castle. Then in 1999 he was again commissioned to make watercolors of the restorations.

Crimson Drawing Room - 1999

State Dining Room - 1993

State Dining Room - 1999

Grand Reception Room - 1993

Grand Reception Room - 1999

St. George's Hall - 1993

St. George's Hall - 1999

St. George's Hall, Gallery - 1993

The Private Chapel - 1993

Green Drawing Room - 1999

Kitchen - 1999

The watercolors are preserved today in the Royal Collection.