Mansard Roof Collection

City Hall, Louisville, Ky. c1906. Creator: Unknown
City Hall, Louisville, Ky. c1906

Ashdown House, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310458 Ashdown House, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built 1660s as a hunting lodge for William)

Garendon Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311778 Garendon Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

View of the courtyard, c. 1541 (photo)
BAL54231 View of the courtyard, c.1541 (photo) by Serlio, Sebastiano (1475-1554); Ancy-le-Franc, France; (add.info.: by Sebastiano Serlio)

Canal in Venice, 1880s. Creator: Martin Rico y Ortega
Canal in Venice, 1880s

Terrace elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXV, from a folio of designs, c
STC284309 Terrace elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXV, from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H

The Astor Hotel, New York City (b / w photo)
NYH258342 The Astor Hotel, New York City (b/w photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Ritz Tower, New York City (oil on canvas)
CH204245 Ritz Tower, New York City (oil on canvas) by Horton, William Samuel (1865-1936); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The House Where I Live by the Bridge in Vianden, 28th July 1871
XIR169654 The House Where I Live by the Bridge in Vianden, 28th July 1871 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Hugo, Victor (1802-85); Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris

Front elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXIII, from a folio of designs, c
STC284308 Front elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXIII, from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H

J. P. Morgan Building, Wall Street, New York City (gelatin silver photo)
NYH249107 J.P. Morgan Building, Wall Street, New York City (gelatin silver photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

New Orleans, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
SLS249129 New Orleans, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Windsor Arcade, New York (gelatin silver photo)
NYH249110 Windsor Arcade, New York (gelatin silver photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; George P

Side elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXIV from a folio of designs, c
STC284310 Side elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXIV from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H

The Pavillon de l Horloge of the Louvre, built in 1624 (photo)
XIR206478 The Pavillon de l Horloge of the Louvre, built in 1624 (photo) by Lemercier, Jacques (c.1585-1654); Paris, France; (add.info.: caryatids by Jacques Sarrazin (1588-1660); ); French

Exterior of the Chateau, built c. 1546 (photo)
XIR54254 Exterior of the Chateau, built c.1546 (photo) by Serlio, Sebastiano (1475-1554); Ancy-le-Franc, France; Italian, out of copyright

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City (b / w photo)
NYH258334 The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City (b/w photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

William A. Clark mansion, New York City, 1904-14 (b / w photo)
NYH258318 William A. Clark mansion, New York City, 1904-14 (b/w photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Statue of William Penn in the Courtyard of City Hall, Philadelphia (b / w photo)
AKM203503 Statue of William Penn in the Courtyard of City Hall, Philadelphia (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

View of the entrance and the court of honour (photo)
XIR148830 View of the entrance and the court of honour (photo) by French School; Chateau de Villandry, Loire Valley, France; (add.info)

View of Paris from Theos apartment in the rue Lepic, 1887 (oil on canvas)
5848716 View of Paris from Theos apartment in the rue Lepic, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 45.9x38.1 cm; Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

October Celebration in Rome, c1842, (1965). Creator: Aleksandr Ivanov
October Celebration in Rome, c1842, (1965). A group of people gathered around a bewildered-looking man. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

House with mansard roof, Italy, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
House with mansard roof, Italy, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

View of the exterior, 1443-51 (photo)
XIR239981 View of the exterior, 1443-51 (photo) by French School, (15th century); Palais de Jacques-Coeur, Bourges, France; French, out of copyright

The Pavillon de l Horloge of the Louvre, built 1639-42 (photo)
XIR229516 The Pavillon de l Horloge of the Louvre, built 1639-42 (photo) by Lemercier, Jacques (c.1585-1654); Paris, France; (add.info.: caryatids by Jacques Sarazin (1588-1660); ); French

Two-Story Facade Palace Mansard Roof 1710-27
Artokoloro

Inflating a balloon with the declarations of the Commune attached to it outside the Hotel de Ville
XJF275691 Inflating a balloon with the declarations of the Commune attached to it outside the Hotel de Ville, Paris, 3rd May 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Place Barthelme, Paris, c. 1829 (w / c & grey wash over pencil on paper)
XYC244367 Place Barthelme, Paris, c.1829 (w/c & grey wash over pencil on paper) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 26.4x21.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

The Cabaret A l Image Notre-Dame, Place de Greve in 1751 (oil on canvas)
XIR241500 The Cabaret A l Image Notre-Dame, Place de Greve in 1751 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet, Nicolas (fl.1750-75); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Montague House, Great Russell Street (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF250718 Montague House, Great Russell Street (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: (see also 250717 and 250716); designed by French architect

The British Museum in Great Russell Street, London (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF250717 The British Museum in Great Russell Street, London (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Abbey St-Amand, Rouen (w / c, bodycolour and pencil on paper)
XYC172888 Abbey St-Amand, Rouen (w/c, bodycolour and pencil on paper) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28); 19.2x12.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; English

L Institut de France, Paris, 1830 (w / c on paper)
XYC175255 L Institut de France, Paris, 1830 (w/c on paper) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); 35.4x26.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Stafford Little Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, N. J. Postcard. 1903, Stafford Little Hall
Stafford Little Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, N.J. Postcard. 1903, Stafford Little Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, N.J. Postcard

City Hall, Boston, Mass. Postcard. 1904, City Hall, Boston, Mass. Postcard

Kent Chemical Laboratory, University of Chicago Postcard. 1901, Kent Chemical Laboratory, University of Chicago Postcard

Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill. Postcard. 1901, Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill. Postcard

Main Building, Adelbert College Postcard. 1903, Main Building, Adelbert College Postcard

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The mansard roof, with its distinct and elegant design, has graced numerous architectural marvels throughout history. From the enchanting Ashdown House to the grandeur of Garendon Hall, this roofing style adds a touch of sophistication to any structure. Dating back to the 16th century, a captivating view of a courtyard showcases the timeless beauty of mansard roofs. The intricate details and craftsmanship are evident in every angle, creating an awe-inspiring sight that transports you to another era. Even beyond England's borders, this iconic roof can be found adorning buildings worldwide. A canal in Venice captures the essence of European charm with its picturesque scenery complemented by mansard-roofed houses lining its banks. Influencing not only residential architecture but also commercial establishments, mansard roofs have left their mark on hotels like The Astor Hotel in New York City. Its black-and-white photo exudes an air of elegance and nostalgia that perfectly matches this classic roofing style. Artistic representations further showcase the versatility and allure of mansard roofs. An oil painting depicting Ritz Tower in New York City brings forth a sense of grandeur and opulence associated with this architectural feature. Traveling back in time to Vianden in 1871 reveals "The House Where I Live by the Bridge, " standing proudly with its charming mansard roof as a testament to enduring beauty. Mansard roofs were not limited solely to residential structures; they also found their place among bourgeois houses such as those depicted in folio designs from centuries ago. These elevations demonstrate how even homes for middle-class citizens could possess elements of refinement and grace through their choice of roofing style. Not confined solely within historical contexts, modern-day skyscrapers like J. P Morgan Building on Wall Street incorporate elements inspired by traditional architecture while embracing contemporary aesthetics—a fusion that highlights the timelessness and adaptability inherent within mansard roofs.