The new galleries, 1876.

1876: Expanding the New Building

There was a lot of public criticism of the National Gallery's building and in 1868 the architect E.M. Barry was asked to submit designs for rebuilding the entire Gallery at Trafalgar Square. After much discussion, it was decided that the existing building should remain, and a new wing should be added. This was completed in 1876, and added seven new exhibition rooms at the east end, including the impressive dome.