Alcove Collection (#3)

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

Hercules and Deianeira, 1517 (panel)
BI88641 Hercules and Deianeira, 1517 (panel) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); 36.8x26.6 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

with a branch of wild grapes
Ala Pneuma

Caravanserai in Hamadan, capital city of Hamadan Province of Iran. Circa 1926. Hamadan is believed to be among the oldest Iranian cities and one of the oldest in the world

Detail, Qutub Minar, minaret and victory tower, UNESCO World Heritage Site, New Delhi, India, Asia

Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugoro I, ca. 1750. Creator: Yamamoto Yoshinobu
Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugoro I, ca. 1750

JAPANESE ARRANGEMENT -15
NANDIN and WHITE LILY an arrangement for placing in an alcove on New Years Day Date: 1934

Ceramic tiles in the alcoves and arches of the Plaza de Espana, Maria Luisa Park, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Ceramic alcoves and arches of the Plaza de Espana, Maria Luisa Park, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Under the arches of the semicircular Plaza de Espana, Maria Luisa Park, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Seville Plaza de Espana with ceramic tiled alcoves and arches, Maria Luisa Park, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Plaza de Espana with ceramic tiled alcoves and arches, Maria Luisa Park, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Canal running through the Plaza de Espana, Maria Luisa Park, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

In The Venusberg, 1901, (c1930). Creator: John Maler Collier
In The Venusberg, 1901, (c1930). Illustration to a folk tale made famous by Wagners opera " Tannhauser" ; the legendary knight Tannhauser visits the goddess of love in her mountain of

Dining-alcove in living-room at Sun House, Hampstead, London, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Dining-alcove in the living-room at The Sun House, Hampstead, London, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Goodbrook, 1937

Madonna and Child (tempera and gold on wood)
3471144 Madonna and Child (tempera and gold on wood) by Master of the Lanckoronski Annunciation (fl.1445-1500); 75.2x56.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Christ being crowned with the crown of thorns, mural in the crypt, c. 1480-1540 (fresco)
XIR315982 Christ being crowned with the crown of thorns, mural in the crypt, c.1480-1540 (fresco) by Flemish School; St. Bavo Cathedral, Ghent, Belgium; Flemish, out of copyright

New four foot square Neo-Angle Bath, 1935. Artist: Drix Duryea
The new four foot square Neo-Angle Bath, designed and produced by the American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp. New York, 1935. From Decorative Art 1935 - Year-Book of The Studio, by C.G. Holme

Aldersgate, City of London, 1800. View of Aldersgate, incorporating a tall tower to the left, Roman windows on the upper storey, statues and an equestrian bas relief. Also with figures

Gerard the Giant, Gerards Hall, Basing Lane, London, 1852
Gerard the Giant, an ancient figure on the front of Gerards Hall, Basing Lane

Interior view of the Brokers Exchange at the Bank of England, City of London, c1790; with figures

Statue of Sir John Moore from Christs Hospital, City of London, 1770. Sir John Moore (1620-1702) was Lord Mayor of London in 1681-1682 and President of Christs Hospital from 1686-1687 and 1688-1702

An Ancient Sarcophagus of Basaltes, called the Lovers Fountain, 1802. Artist
An Ancient Sarcophagus of Basaltes, called the Lovers Fountain, 1802. Plate 10 from Views in Egypt by Luigi Mayer

Charles II on Custom House, Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Chimney-piece planked by alcoves; interior composition, c18th century. Artist: James Wyatt
Chimney-piece planked by alcoves; interior composition, c18th century. From Georgian Art (1760-1820) - Burlington Magazine Monograph III, by. [B. T. Batsford, London, 1929]

Booths in the third floor tea room, Frank G Shattuck Co offices, Boston, Massachusetts, 1923
Booths in the third floor tea room, Frank G Shattuck Co offices, West Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 1923. From The Architectural Forum Volume XXXIX. [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1923]

Alcove in the second floor tea room, Frank G Shattuck Co offices, Boston, Massacusetts, 1923
Alcove in the second floor tea room, Frank G Shattuck Co offices, West Street, Boston, Massacusetts, 1923. From The Architectural Forum Volume XXXIX. [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1923]

Sitting room designed by Sege Chermayeff, c1941. Artist: Serge Chermayeff
Sitting room designed by Sege Chermayeff, c1941. Serge Ivan Chermayeff (1900?1996) was a Russian born, British architect, industrial designer and writer. From The Studio Volume 121

The Knight is Dust, 1869. Artist: John Skinner Prout
The Knight is Dust, 1869. The fourteenth century tomb of King Edward IIs valet Sir Philip De La Beche, Aldworth Church, Berkshire. Painting held in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Thomson the Poets Alcove, Richmond, Surrey, 1840. From Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents

Alcove on the Old Westminster Bridge, 1897. Artist: Edward Walford
Alcove on the Old Westminster Bridge, 1897. From Old and New London Vol III by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

Monument to Francis Bacon, in St Michaels Church near St Albans, Hertfordshire, c1850. English philosopher, statesman and essayist Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618

Hunter and dogs design in the green room, 1868

Bust of Louis XIV, Salon de Diane, Grand Apartment, Chateau de Versailles, France, 17th century

An Angel in Green with a Vielle, c1500. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
An Angel in Green with a Vielle, c1500. This painting, together with An Angel in Red with a Lute came from the same altarpiece as The Virgin of the Rocks

An Angel in Red with a Lute, 1490-1499. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
An Angel in Red with a Lute, 1490-1499. This painting, together with An Angel in Green with a Vielle came from the same altarpiece as The Virgin of the Rocks

The ruins of False Kiva at sunset in Canyonlands National Park, Utah

An alcove at Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Japan - Creating a miniature Bonseki landscape
Japan - Bonseki - the ancient Japanese art of creating miniature landscapes on black lacquer trays using white sand, pebbles, and small rocks

An old stone alcove is framed by a red painted wall in a mansion in Llanes

Stylish Woman - Barrow - 1920s. Note the fantastic Art Deco styling of the light fittings, cut-out alcove and the dress itself! Date: circa 1920s

Francis Bacon / Monument
LORD FRANCIS BACON Viscount St Albans - monument erected in St Michaels Church, St Albans, to commemorate the English statesman and writer Date: 1561 - 1626

Japan - Music Teacher playing a Shamisen (or Samisen). The alcove behind her is called the tokonoma and is the pride of the house Date: 1932

Sitting on the window seat
Children with book and toys seated in a cosy window alcove. Date: circa 1930

James Thomson Alcove
The arbour or alcove in the garden of the cottage in Kew (or Kew-foot) Lane, near Richmond, Surrey, where the poet James Thomson was oft- times visited by his muse. Date: 18TH CENTURY

Designs Bed Alcoves Recto Studies figure St John
Artokoloro

Alcove Isleworth Liber Studiorum part XIII plate 63
Artokoloro

Design Proscenium Alcove 1652-1725 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

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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.