Louis Fagan
Louis Alexander Fagan was an Anglo-Italian writer and artist. He worked in the Department of Prints and Drawings for the British Museum from 1869 to 1894, and wrote various books on the department. A painting of him by John Singer Sargent sold at auction for $118,750 in 2020.
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The life and correspondence of Sir Anthony Panizzi, K.C.B., Vol. 1 (of 2) Late principal librarian of the British museum, senator of Italy, etc.
Fleeing political turmoil in his homeland, a determined young man finds refuge in a new land, where he rises to become a celebrated leader of one of the world's great cultural institutions.
By Louis Fagan
The life and correspondence of Sir Anthony Panizzi, K.C.B., Vol. 2 (of 2) Late principal librarian of the British museum, senator of Italy, etc.
Despite facing prejudice and opposition, one man's determination to transform a national institution forever reshaped its legacy.
By Louis Fagan