Alcove Collection (page 2)

Westminster Bridge (engraving)
1617320 Westminster Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Bridge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 September 1846)

Japanese women picnicing in a field, Tokyo, 18th century
Japanese women picnicing in a field outside Tokyo, 18th century. Women smoking a tobacco pipe while waiting for a soba-shop woman to bring a kettle and tray of noodles

Bedroom for a young man, 1925 (colour litho)
CHT360205 Bedroom for a young man, 1925 (colour litho) by Guillemard, Maurice (1886-1932); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Shrine of St. Patricks hand, from The Trias Thuamaturga
STC214640 Shrine of St. Patricks hand, from The Trias Thuamaturga, or Three Wonder-Working Saints of Ireland, by Mary Cusack (1829-99) published c.1890s (litho) (b/w photo) by Irish School

Alternative Projects for the Hall, Gallery and Drawing - Room at Charleville Castle
659217 Alternative Projects for the Hall, Gallery and Drawing - Room at Charleville Castle: Sections (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Bury

Vase of Flowers in a Stone Niche, 1615 (oil on panel)
5864188 Vase of Flowers in a Stone Niche, 1615 (oil on panel) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz. (1576-1639); 63.5x45.1 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Bedroom belonging to Jeanne Lanvin (1867-1946) c. 1920-25 (b / w photo)
XIR233051 Bedroom belonging to Jeanne Lanvin (1867-1946) c.1920-25 (b/w photo) by Rateau, Armand Albert (1882-1938); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Alcove, Golden Drawing Room, Carlton House, London (engraving)
585899 The Alcove, Golden Drawing Room, Carlton House, London (engraving) by Wild, Charles (1781-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alcove, Golden Drawing Room, Carlton House)

Interior of Cave 26 (photo)
EAM162620 Interior of Cave 26 (photo) by Indian School, (6th century); Ajanta, Maharashtra, India; Indian, out of copyright

View of the Interior of the Tomb, Necropolis of the Banditaccia (photo)
XIR169665 View of the Interior of the Tomb, Necropolis of the Banditaccia (photo) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Cerveteri (Caere), Lazio, Italy; Etruscan, out of copyright

National Park Bank Interior, New York City, 1910 (gelatin silver photo)
NYH249106 National Park Bank Interior, New York City, 1910 (gelatin silver photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Chinese lady with her children in her house, Qing Dynasty. She sits embroidering in an alcove next to a window on the garden

Design for a bed alcove, c. 1660 (engraving)
478353 Design for a bed alcove, c.1660 (engraving) by Lepautre, Jean (1618-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reproduced as an illustration for Architecture FranAzoise ou receuil des plans)

Windows in the Alcove, Hall of The Two Sisters (colour litho)
3652032 Windows in the Alcove, Hall of The Two Sisters (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windows in the Alcove, Hall of The Two Sisters)

Coleshill, Berkshire, an Alcove, Gateway at the Back Entrance (b / w photo)
2774784 Coleshill, Berkshire, an Alcove, Gateway at the Back Entrance (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coleshill, Berkshire, an Alcove)

Reading Room, Chetham College, Manchester, England (colour litho)
3092923 Reading Room, Chetham College, Manchester, England (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading Room, Chetham College, Manchester, England)

Osborne, Isle of Wight (engraving)
1096585 Osborne, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osborne, Isle of Wight)

Alcove and Banqueting Hall, Kensington Gardens (b / w photo)
2774731 Alcove and Banqueting Hall, Kensington Gardens (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcove and Banqueting Hall, Kensington Gardens)

Bedroom belonging to Jeanne Lanvin (1867-1946) c. 1920-25 (b / w photo)
XIR233052 Bedroom belonging to Jeanne Lanvin (1867-1946) c.1920-25 (b/w photo) by Rateau, Armand Albert (1882-1938); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Wall drawing of a male figure, c. 1530 (charcoal on plaster) (b / w photo)
LEE241060 Wall drawing of a male figure, c.1530 (charcoal on plaster) (b/w photo) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (attr.to); San Lorenzo, Florence

Wall drawing of a nude figure, c. 1530 (charcoal on plaster)
LEE241055 Wall drawing of a nude figure, c.1530 (charcoal on plaster) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (attr.to); San Lorenzo, Florence

Cloister (photo)
KW254718 Cloister (photo) by Portuguese School, (16th century); Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal; Portuguese, out of copyright

A View of the Temple of Comus at Vauxhall Gardens, engraved by Muller
STC181191 A View of the Temple of Comus at Vauxhall Gardens, engraved by Muller, re-published 1794 (colour litho) by Canaleti

Shrine of the Annunciation, Nazareth, April 20th 1839, plate 31 from Volume I of
STC87258 Shrine of the Annunciation, Nazareth, April 20th 1839, plate 31 from Volume I of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub

Madonna of the Baldacchino (panel)
AII79605 Madonna of the Baldacchino (panel) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

St. Nicholas of Tolentino (panel)
KAB76925 St. Nicholas of Tolentino (panel) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

The Origin of Coral or Perseus with Head of the Medusa (oil on canvas)
HLK151707 The Origin of Coral or Perseus with Head of the Medusa (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82)

Angels, 1895 (oil on panel)
828405 Angels, 1895 (oil on panel) by Strudwick, John Melhuish (1849-1937); 71.2x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Angels. John Melhuish Strudwick (1849-1937). Oil on panel

A bedroom for a country house in the Arts and Crafts Style (colour litho)
STC404452 A bedroom for a country house in the Arts and Crafts Style (colour litho) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wall drawing of figures, c. 1530 (charcoal on plaster) (b / w photo)
LEE241059 Wall drawing of figures, c.1530 (charcoal on plaster) (b/w photo) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (attr.to); San Lorenzo, Florence

Wall drawing of legs, c. 1530 (charcoal on plaster) (print)
LEE241058 Wall drawing of legs, c.1530 (charcoal on plaster) (print) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (attr.to); San Lorenzo, Florence

Wall drawing of two heads, c. 1530 (charcoal on plaster) (b / w photo)
LEE241056 Wall drawing of two heads, c.1530 (charcoal on plaster) (b/w photo) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (attr.to); San Lorenzo, Florence

Portrait of the Royal Family at Osborne House, 1857 (sepia photo) (see 195000)
STC190050 Portrait of the Royal Family at Osborne House, 1857 (sepia photo) (see 195000) by Caldesi & Montecchi (fl.1850s); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gentlemens Room and Library, c. 1901 (colour litho)
991167 Gentlemens Room and Library, c.1901 (colour litho) by Bauer, Leopold (1872-1938) (after); 40.5x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentlemens Room and Library)

Alcove, Palais du Louvre, Paris, 17th Century (colour litho)
977829 Alcove, Palais du Louvre, Paris, 17th Century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcove, Palais du Louvre, Paris, 17th Century)

Two queens sharing a drink, from Lovers embrace in an alcove, c
874532 Two queens sharing a drink, from Lovers embrace in an alcove, c.1780 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 22 x18.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Westminster, Alcove in Kensington Gardens, early 18th-century (b / w photo)
3634124 Westminster, Alcove in Kensington Gardens, early 18th-century (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster, Alcove in Kensington Gardens)

Design for a Recessed Bed from Le Garde-Meuble, Pub. Paris, c. 1890 (colour litho)
3328010 Design for a Recessed Bed from Le Garde-Meuble, Pub. Paris, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Alcove, Arley (colour litho)
2799415 The Alcove, Arley (colour litho) by Elgood, George Samuel (1851-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alcove, Arley)

Detail, Port des Comtes (stone)
MAE413544 Detail, Port des Comtes (stone) by French School; St. Sernin, Toulouse, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

Venus, whose pricked foot stains the petals of a rose red
BEN78437 Venus, whose pricked foot stains the petals of a rose red, with Mars who pursues Adonis with an unsheathed sword from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1528 (fresco) by Romano

Still Life of Fruit and Flowers, 1807 (oil on canvas)
MAL121410 Still Life of Fruit and Flowers, 1807 (oil on canvas) by Drechsler, Johann Baptist (1756-1811); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; Austrian, out of copyright

A smart Parisian Drawing room, early 1770 from Cours d Architecture, Paris
STC255713 A smart Parisian Drawing room, early 1770 from Cours d Architecture, Paris, published in 6 volumes from 1771-77 by Blondel

Wall drawing of two figures, c. 1530 (charcoal on plaster)
LEE241057 Wall drawing of two figures, c.1530 (charcoal on plaster) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (attr.to); San Lorenzo, Florence

Arbour (collage on paper)
XKH141657 Arbour (collage on paper) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); 4.1x10.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Interior of Cave 19 (photo)
EAM162622 Interior of Cave 19 (photo) by Indian School, (6th century); Ajanta, Maharashtra, India; Indian, out of copyright

Crypt of Marcus Clodius Hermes (b / w photo)
ALI158822 Crypt of Marcus Clodius Hermes (b/w photo) by Paleo-Christian; Catacombs of San Sebastiano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Crypte de Marcus Claudius ornee de peintures murales; ); Alinari

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"Discovering Alcoves: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting alcove of Ochotni Rjad Station in Moscow, Russia - a hidden gem that transports you to another era. The entrance, reminiscent of an oil painting from 1895, captivates with its intricate details and timeless charm. Travel further back in time to Darwin's study in Downe, England. Nestled within Furness Abbey in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, this alcove holds the secrets of one of history's greatest minds. Here, amidst raised mud reliefs adorned with mirrors on the walls, Darwin pondered life's mysteries. Venturing eastward to Asia, Japan unveils its own unique interpretation of alcoves. Blaz Poljansek captures their essence beautifully as he showcases traditional reception rooms with Tokonoma - spaces designed for contemplation and appreciation of art. Closer to home lies Springcot Holiday House Hall - a country cottage haven where tranquility reigns supreme. With echoes of Victorian style interiors complete with fireplaces that exude warmth and comfort, this alcove beckons weary souls seeking respite from the bustling world outside. Finally, St Crewennas Church in Crowan takes us back to Cornwall circa 1860. Within its walls stands an alcove that witnessed countless prayers and moments of solace for generations past, and are not merely architectural features; they are portals into different worlds and eras. Whether it be through grand stations or humble cottages, these niches offer glimpses into history and culture like no other space can provide. So step inside an alcove today and let your imagination soar.