Front of Carlton House, 1820.
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1835: The Gallery's Portico Columns
When Carlton House was demolished in 1826, its impressive columns were saved. Wilkins selected eight of the columns for use in his new National Gallery building. In the event, he then decided they were too small for the central portico. However, it is conceivable that they were eventually used in the east and west porticos.
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