Sydney Smirke RA (1798 - 1877)
RA Collection: People and Organisations
He was the fifth son of Robert Smirke R.A., the painter, and the younger brother of Sir Robert Smirke R.A., the architect.
Won Royal Academy Schools Silver Medal in 1817, and Gold Medal in 1819.
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Born: 1798 in London, England, United Kingdom
Died: 8 December 1877
Nationality: British
RA Schools student from 14 November 1817
Elected ARA: 1 November 1847
Elected RA: 16 November 1859
Treasurer: 25 March 1861 - 26 February 1874
Professor of Architecture: 1860 - 1865
Retired: 13 Feb 1877
Gender: Male
Preferred media: Architecture
Works by Sydney Smirke in the RA Collection
15 results
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries, Burlington House Piccadilly, Westminster, London. Plan for grating. Drawing no. 7]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries, Burlington House Piccadilly, Westminster, London. Plan for grating. Drawing no. 7, 1867
Pencil, pen with red and grey washes on tracing paper
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Royal Academy, Plan of basement showing drain, water and gas pipes.]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Royal Academy, Plan of basement showing drain, water and gas pipes., March 1875
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Royal Academy, Plan shewing proposed galleries and upper bookcases in library]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Royal Academy, Plan shewing proposed galleries and upper bookcases in library, May 12 1874
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for Keeper's House, Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: Elevation of screen wall with entrance, front south facade, east end]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for Keeper's House, Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: Elevation of screen wall with entrance, front south facade, east end, c. 1872
Pencil, pen with black ink and red and brown washes
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for Gallery III, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: perspective of gallery looking east]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for Gallery III, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: perspective of gallery looking east, c.1866-67
Pencil, pen with black ink, coloured washes and gouache
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for alterations and additions to Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: ground plan of loggia and porte-cochère and elevation of south front]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for alterations and additions to Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: ground plan of loggia and porte-cochère and elevation of south front, March 1867
Pencil, pen with black ink, brown wash and guache
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for the Carlton Club, Pall Mall, Westminster, London: perspective]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for the Carlton Club, Pall Mall, Westminster, London: perspective, c.1855
Pencil , pen with black ink and coloured washes
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: part-plan, part-elevation and detail of ornamental brickwork and roundel to exterior, drawing no. 39]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: part-plan, part-elevation and detail of ornamental brickwork and roundel to exterior, drawing no. 39, 16 October 1867
Pencil, pen with black and red ink and pink and grey washes
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for alterations and additions to Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, London: section looking west]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for alterations and additions to Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, London: section looking west, c. 1871
Black ink and pink wash on tracing paper
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: plan, elevation and sections of gallery doorways, drawing no. 89]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: plan, elevation and sections of gallery doorways, drawing no. 89, July 1868
Pencil, pen with black ink and light and dark brown, yellow and red washes
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: half-plans of ceiling and floor, octagon room, drawing no. 55]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: half-plans of ceiling and floor, octagon room, drawing no. 55, c.1867
Pencil, pen with black, blue and red ink and red, grey, black and yellow washes
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: north elevation, eastern half, drawing no.19]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: north elevation, eastern half, drawing no.19, July 1867
Pencil, pen with black, red and blue ink and pink, red, blue and brown washes
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: north elevation, eastern half, drawing no.19]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: north elevation, eastern half, drawing no.19, c.1867
Pencil, pen with black, red and blue ink and pink, red, blue and yellow washes
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: south elevation, eastern half, drawing no.15]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: south elevation, eastern half, drawing no.15, July 1867
Pencil, pen with black and red ink and pink, red, blue and yellow washes
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![Sydney Smirke RA, Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: part north elevation (east end), drawing no. 37]()
Sydney Smirke RA
Design for Royal Academy Main Exhibition Galleries and Schools building, Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, London: part north elevation (east end), drawing no. 37, October 1867
Pencil, pen with black and red ink and pink and brown washes
Works associated with Sydney Smirke in the RA Collection
3 results
Associated books
3 results
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Sydney Smirke RA
Some Account Of The Professional Life And Character Of The Late Professor C.R. Cockerell, R.A., Fellow, And Late President R.I.B.A. By Sydney Smirke, R.A., Fellow. Read at the Ordinary General Meeting of the Royal Institute of British Architects, November 16, 1863). - [London?:: (1863.)
07/5164
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Sydney Smirke RA
Suggestions For The Architectural Improvement Of The Western Part Of London. By Sydney Smirke, F.S.A., F.G.S. - London: [1834]
21/572
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Richard Hamilton Essex
Illustrations of the architectural ornaments and embellishments, and painted glass, of the Temple Church, London. From drawings specially made, by permission, by W. R. H. Essex. With an account of the recent restoration of the church, by Sydney Smirke, Architect, F.S.A. F.G.S. etc. etc. etc. - London: 1845
12/2537
Associated archives
25 results
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De La Rue's Desk Diary
1875
Item GRI/2/27
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Francis Grant, 27 Sussex Place, Regent's Park, to Mr. Banks
24 Mar [1867]
Item MIS/GR/10
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Francis Grant, The Lodge, Melton Mowbray, to Mr Banks
[c.Mar 1867]
Item MIS/GR/5
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Francis Grant, 27 Sussex Place, Regent's Park, to Charles Barry
6 Jan [1867]
Item MIS/GR/3