William Gell

William Gell (1777–1836) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland anthropologist, art historian and archaeologist.

Also recorded as Sir William Gell.

Overview

Works named in the authority record include The removal of the Sculptures from the Pediments of the Parthenon by Elgin. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

English classical archaeologist and illustrator (1777-1836)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “William Gell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q506472: William Gell

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