Dormer Window Collection (#2)

A mannequin nun stands in the dormwer window of a house in Brugge Sint Kruis, Brugge (Bruges), Belgium

Old French house, Quebec, Canada, 1900. Artist: A Forsyth
Old French house, Quebec, Canada, 1900. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Illustration of modern earth house with glass facade, dormer window on grass roof, and patio

North School House - about 1947
View of the exterior - front elevation George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N28113

The White House, Amberley, May 1928
Amberley, The White House, exterior view - oriel window with leaded lights, May 1928 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N1281

Window, Old Town Hall, Bratislava, Slovakia, Europe

Building shutters, Schoelcher Street, Fort-de-France City, Martinique, French Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Building shutters, Schoelcher Street, Fort-de-Franc, Martinique, French Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Dormer windows and decorative tiles on a typical roof in the old town of Ribeauville, Alsace, France, Europe

Timber-framed houses in the restored city centre, Rouen, Haute Normandie (Normandy), France, Europe

Details of houses, Alborg (Aalborg), Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

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"Dormer Window: A Timeless Architectural Feature" The dormer window has long been admired for its charm and functionality. Dating back to the 17th century, this architectural element adds character and elegance to any building it graces. One notable example is the Dormer Window Lantern, created by Margaret Stottlemeyer in 1936. This exquisite piece showcases the intricate craftsmanship that goes into designing such windows. In some instances, dormer windows offer breathtaking views of surrounding landscapes. Take, for instance, the Tower from one of the balconied houses captured in a mesmerizing photo (see 86693). The sight from these elevated vantage points allows residents to immerse themselves in nature's beauty. Dormer windows also serve practical purposes beyond aesthetics. "Feeding the Fowls" depicts a scene where these windows provide easy access for feeding birds while enjoying their company indoors. Similarly, "Woman at the window; Femme à la Fenêtre" portrays how these openings become intimate spaces where one can observe life outside or engage in quiet contemplation. Artists have often found inspiration in dormer windows' allure. Works like "Tête-à-Tête, " with its delicate pencil and watercolor strokes on paper heightened with white accents, capture moments of intimacy bathed in natural light pouring through these charming features. From moonlit scenes like "House on the River in Moonlight; Maison sur la Rivière au Clair de Lune" to romantic cityscapes such as "The Night in Bruges; La Nuit à Bruges, " dormer windows enhance both interior ambiance and exterior appeal. These architectural gems are not limited to residential buildings alone but extend their grace even to smaller structures like cottages bursting with vibrant blooms ("A Cottage Garden In Full Bloom") or bijou residences like Sunnycote Studio designed for John Ingle Lee Esq ("Bijou Residence Sunnycote, Hampstead").