Plaster Collection (#9)

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USA, New Mexico, White Sands National Monument

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USA, New Mexico, White Sands National Monument

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USA, New Mexico, White Sands National Monunment

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USA, New Mexico, White Sands National Monunment

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Centro Storico, Plaster sculpture of lion, symbol of the Venetian Republic and St. Mark

Painted plaster ornament, France, 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Painted plaster ornament, France, 18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Wood carving on a wainscot in the music room of the arsenal library at Paris, style of Louis XV [c1715-1774]

Plaster ornaments, France, 17th and 18th centuries, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Plaster ornaments, France, 17th and 18th centuries, (1898). Fig 1: Panel decorations at door and window niches in the throne room of the Castle at Fontainebleau, style of Louis XIV [c1643-1715]

German Renaissance painted plaster ornament, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance painted plaster ornament, (1898). Our representations illustrate further details of the ceiling in the large knights hall of the castle of Heiligenberg mentioned with Plate 72

Portrait of the composer Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957). Creator: Trubetskoy (Troubetzkoy)
Portrait of the composer Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957). Private Collection

Cupid (Amorino Campbell), 1787-1789. Creator: Canova, Antonio (1757-1822)
Cupid (Amorino Campbell), 1787-1789. Private Collection

Pathfinders - Colley Cibber, c1740, (1922). Creator: Unknown
Pathfinders - Colley Cibber, c1740, (1922). Portrait of British dramatist and actor Colley Cibber (1671-1757). Painted plaster bust in the National Portrait Gallery, London

The Anauda Pagoda, Pagau, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Anauda Pagoda, Pagau, 1900. Buddhist temple built in 1105 during the reign (1084-1113) of King Kyanzittha of the Pagan Dynasty

Old Houses Formerly at Bankside, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Houses Formerly at Bankside, (c1878). Decorative plasterwork on the facades of buildings near the south bank of the River Thames in London

The Star Chamber, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Star Chamber, (1881). Interior of the Star Chamber in Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London. The Chamber was an English court of law which sat at the royal Palace of Westminster from the late 15th

An Old House on Little Tower Hill, c1792, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
An Old House on Little Tower Hill, c1792, (c1872). House in the City of London, thought to have been built during the reign of Henry VIII (1509-1547)

Painted Chapel, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul, a neo-classical interior designed by James ‘ Athenian Stewart in the 18th centural, close to the Painted Hall and part of the Old Royal Naval College

Masters House. The Bauhaus building, Dessau, Germany, 2018. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Masters House. The Bauhaus building, Dessau, Germany, 2018. Designed by Walter Gropius, 1925-26

Balconies. The Bauhaus building, Dessau, Germany, 2018. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Balconies. The Bauhaus building, Dessau, Germany, 2018. Designed by Walter Gropius, 1925-26

Plaster reproduction of an inhabitant of Pompeii died during the eruption of Vesuvius

Sir John Silvester, Recorder of London 1803-1822. Artist: Robert William Sievier
Sir John Silvester, Recorder of London 1803-1822

Sardanapalus. c1856. Artist: Henry Weekes
Sardanapalus. c1856. Legendary king of Assyria. He apparently represents an amalgamation of the characters and tragic fates of three Assyrian rulers and was the last of a line of 30 kings of Assyria

Timon of Athens. c1853. Artist: Frederick Thrupp
Timon of Athens. c1853. Noble Athenian of Shakespeares Timon of Athens. Through the course of this underdeveloped play, Timon is transformed from a magnanimous friend to the bitterest of misanthropes

Penserosa. c1861. Artist: John Hancock
Penserosa. c1861

Hermione. c1855. Artist: Joseph Durham
Hermione. c1855. Queen of Sicilia and wife of Leontes in Shakespeares The Winters Tale. Hermione is a stable, warm-hearted wife and mother whose virtue is called into question only by her husband

Caractacus. 1856. Artist: John Henry Foley
Caractacus.1856. King of the British tribe of Trinovantes, and the son of Cunobelinus. Caratacus kingdom, embracing the Atrebates of Hampshire and probably the Dobunni of Gloucestershire

Comus, c1852. Artist: John Graham Lough
Comus, c1852. The allegorical story in Comus centres on a virtuous lady who becomes separated from her two brothers while traveling in the woods

The Battle of the Cataplasm, 1773
The Battle of the Cataplasm pub. 1773 (b/w engraving)

The International Exhibition: "The Departure of Hagar and Ishmael", modelled by Forsyth, 1862. Example from...a bijou collection of the best examples of ecclesiastical

The death mask of Richard Wagner, 1883. Found in the Collection of Richard Wagner Museum, Bayreuth

Painted wooden chest from Tutankhamuns tomb
A wooden chest covered in plaster from the tomb of PharaoTutankhamun (reigned 13321323 BC) as discovered by Howard Carter among others in 1922 in the Valley of Kings

Food adulteration, 1845
London improvements : adulteration of food in 1845. Sand is added to sugar, milk is watered down, bone dust and plaster of paris is added to dough and Vitriol is mixed into gin. Date: 1845

Four types of old cottage and house construction: including timber framing, wattle and daub, lath and plaster, stone construction and brick construction

Woman holding a plastering hawk and spreading plaster on to a wall with a trowel

Holding a plastering hawk and spreading plaster onto a wall with a trowel

Bicycle in Street in Hoi An, Vietnam

Adrian Jones with Peace sculpture
Captain Adrian Jones (1845-1938), sculptor, in his studio with the plaster cast of the allegorical figure of Peace, to be placed in the four-horse chariot (entitled Peace in her Quadriga)

Allcocks Porous Plasters, a safe and sure remedy. Warming and soothing, relieving and curing Asthma, Lumbago, Sciatica, Colds, Kinks, Quinsy, Spasms, Rheumatism

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Colourful Hindu Pantheon of Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore

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"Unveiling the Artistry of Plaster: From Minoan Crete to Dalí's Studio" Step into the world of plaster, a versatile material that has left its mark throughout history. In ancient times, Minoan artists adorned their palaces in Crete with intricate plaster designs, showcasing their creativity and skill. One such masterpiece is the Prince of the Lilies fresco, depicting a noble figure surrounded by delicate floral motifs. Fast forward to more recent times, and we find ourselves captivated by the surrealistic creations within Dalí's Studio. Here, plaster becomes a medium for imagination as Salvador Dalí molds his eccentric visions into tangible forms. But plaster's influence extends beyond art studios; it can be found even in unexpected places. Take Sparrowes House in Ipswich, Suffolk – also known as The Ancient House – where ornate plasterwork adorns its historic walls, transporting visitors back to another era and has played a role in preserving history itself. In Pompeii's Macellum, an injured man's body was encased in a plaster cast after Mount Vesuvius' devastating eruption froze him forever in time. This haunting image serves as a reminder of both tragedy and resilience. In medicine and first aid practices alike, plaster proves invaluable. St John Ambulance provides essential care with their first aid hampers equipped with this vital material - ready to mend broken bones or support injuries when needed most. Meanwhile, on stage and screen alike, actors like Vivien Leigh have donned elaborate costumes made from casts created by talented artist Angus McBean using none other than. . plaster. Beyond its practical uses lies yet another facet of beauty - Atauriques - delicate patterns carved into wet plaster before drying to create stunning decorative elements seen across various architectural styles around the world. Even science finds value in this humble substance; microscopic images reveal how antiseptic pads are constructed using plaster, ensuring cleanliness and protection in wound care.