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Parterre Collection (#4)

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Background imageParterre Collection: Panoramic Landscape with a Garden of Love (oil on panel)

Panoramic Landscape with a Garden of Love (oil on panel)
JKR69472 Panoramic Landscape with a Garden of Love (oil on panel) by Gassel (Helmont), Lucas van (c.1490-c.1570); 20x26.8 cm; Galerie de Jonckheere, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageParterre Collection: Long Leate engraved by Johannes Kip (c. 1652-1722) (engraving)

Long Leate engraved by Johannes Kip (c. 1652-1722) (engraving)
STC152229 Long Leate engraved by Johannes Kip (c.1652-1722) (engraving) by Knyff, Leonard (1650-1721) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: seat of the Rt. Hon)

Background imageParterre Collection: View of the Villa di Sesto, from Views of Tuscany by Giuseppe Bouchard

View of the Villa di Sesto, from Views of Tuscany by Giuseppe Bouchard
746827 View of the Villa di Sesto, from Views of Tuscany by Giuseppe Bouchard, published 1744-57 (engraving) by Zocchi, Giuseppe (1711-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParterre Collection: Villa della Pretaia from a series of lunettes depicting views of the Medici villas

Villa della Pretaia from a series of lunettes depicting views of the Medici villas
BEN85098 Villa della Pretaia from a series of lunettes depicting views of the Medici villas, 1599 (tempera on panel) by Utens, Giusto (fl.1599-1609); Museo di Firenze Com era, Florence

Background imageParterre Collection: A garden and princely villa (pen & ink on paper)

A garden and princely villa (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407569 A garden and princely villa (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Background imageParterre Collection: Dutch Garden, from the Nassau Florilegium, 1650 (w / c on paper)

Dutch Garden, from the Nassau Florilegium, 1650 (w / c on paper)
STC113271 Dutch Garden, from the Nassau Florilegium, 1650 (w/c on paper) by Walther, Johann Jakob (c.1600-p.1679); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageParterre Collection: Garden in the Old French Style, from Hints on the Formation of Gardens

Garden in the Old French Style, from Hints on the Formation of Gardens
STC243942 Garden in the Old French Style, from Hints on the Formation of Gardens and Pleasure Grounds by John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843) published 1812 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageParterre Collection: Parterre d Eau, Versailles (colour litho)

Parterre d Eau, Versailles (colour litho)
1093141 Parterre d Eau, Versailles (colour litho) by Binet, Rene (1866-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parterre d Eau, Versailles)

Background imageParterre Collection: View of the keep and the gardens (photo)

View of the keep and the gardens (photo)
XIR148832 View of the keep and the gardens (photo) by French School; Chateau de Villandry, Loire Valley, France; (add.info)

Background imageParterre Collection: Doddington in the county of Lincoln engraved by Johannes Kip (c. 1652-1722) (engraving)

Doddington in the county of Lincoln engraved by Johannes Kip (c. 1652-1722) (engraving)
STC152222 Doddington in the county of Lincoln engraved by Johannes Kip (c.1652-1722) (engraving) by Knyff, Leonard (1650-1721) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: seat of the Rt. Hon)

Background imageParterre Collection: Illustration from Beauty and the Beast, c. 1900 (colour litho)

Illustration from Beauty and the Beast, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT171853 Illustration from Beauty and the Beast, c.1900 (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Background imageParterre Collection: Designs for French, Old English and Modern English Parterres

Designs for French, Old English and Modern English Parterres
STC171660 Designs for French, Old English and Modern English Parterres, from Hints on the Formation of Gardens and Pleasure Grounds by John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843) published 1812 (colour litho)

Background imageParterre Collection: Garden of the Duke of Parma on the Palatine Hill, Rome, from

Garden of the Duke of Parma on the Palatine Hill, Rome, from
STC171620 Garden of the Duke of Parma on the Palatine Hill, Rome, from Il Nuovo Teatro della Fabriche et Edifici in Prospettiva di Roma Moderna

Background imageParterre Collection: The Garden of Burgermeister Schwind, from Florilegium Renovatum

The Garden of Burgermeister Schwind, from Florilegium Renovatum
STC171610 The Garden of Burgermeister Schwind, from Florilegium Renovatum, by Theodore de Bry (1528-98), published 1641 (coloured engraving) by Merian

Background imageParterre Collection: A Plan of the Gardens at Belton House, Lincolnshire, as formerly existing, c

A Plan of the Gardens at Belton House, Lincolnshire, as formerly existing, c
STC172351 A Plan of the Gardens at Belton House, Lincolnshire, as formerly existing, c.1900 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Triggs

Background imageParterre Collection: A walk in the garden (w / c)

A walk in the garden (w / c)
STC172302 A walk in the garden (w/c) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: probably Eastern European or Russian; ); The Stapleton Collection; European, out of copyright

Background imageParterre Collection: The New Chateau of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1614 (engraving)

The New Chateau of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1614 (engraving)
STC190093 The New Chateau of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1614 (engraving) by Francini, Alexandre (d.1648); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParterre Collection: Garden landscaping, Netherlands, 17th Century (colour litho)

Garden landscaping, Netherlands, 17th Century (colour litho)
969090 Garden landscaping, Netherlands, 17th Century (colour litho) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden landscaping, Netherlands, 17th Century)

Background imageParterre Collection: Bronze Group on the Parterre d Eau, Versailles (colour litho)

Bronze Group on the Parterre d Eau, Versailles (colour litho)
1093142 Bronze Group on the Parterre d Eau, Versailles (colour litho) by Binet, Rene (1866-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze Group on the Parterre d Eau, Versailles)

Background imageParterre Collection: View of the parterre and triumphal arch, Meerestein, from

View of the parterre and triumphal arch, Meerestein, from
STC468621 View of the parterre and triumphal arch, Meerestein, from Het Zeganpralent Kennemerlant by Hendrick de Leth and Matthias Brouerius Van Nidek

Background imageParterre Collection: View of a town house garden in The Hague, 1775 (oil on panel)

View of a town house garden in The Hague, 1775 (oil on panel)
488104 View of a town house garden in The Hague, 1775 (oil on panel) by La Fargue, Paulus Constantin (1729-82); 38.1x55.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageParterre Collection: Villa Pratolino (Demidoff) from a series of lunettes depicting views of the Medici villas

Villa Pratolino (Demidoff) from a series of lunettes depicting views of the Medici villas
BEN85099 Villa Pratolino (Demidoff) from a series of lunettes depicting views of the Medici villas, 1599 (tempera on panel) by Utens, Giusto (fl.1599-1609); Museo di Firenze Com era, Florence

Background imageParterre Collection: Hortus Botanicus, The Physick Garden, Oxon, from Oxonia Illustrata

Hortus Botanicus, The Physick Garden, Oxon, from Oxonia Illustrata
STC171678 Hortus Botanicus, The Physick Garden, Oxon, from Oxonia Illustrata, published 1675 (engraving) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParterre Collection: Designs from Fountains and Waterjets in the Italian Style

Designs from Fountains and Waterjets in the Italian Style
STC171602 Designs from Fountains and Waterjets in the Italian Style, published 1661 (engraving) by Lepautre, Jean (1618-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParterre Collection: Spring Garden, from Hortus Floridus, published 1614-15 (coloured engraving

Spring Garden, from Hortus Floridus, published 1614-15 (coloured engraving
STC170862 Spring Garden, from Hortus Floridus, published 1614-15 (coloured engraving) (see also 172301) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParterre Collection: Plan of the enclosed gardens and Chateau de Gaillon, from

Plan of the enclosed gardens and Chateau de Gaillon, from
STC172939 Plan of the enclosed gardens and Chateau de Gaillon, from Les Plus Belles Bastiments de France, published 1570s (engraving) by Ducerceau, J

Background imageParterre Collection: The pleasure garden and Pavilion of Pope Pius IV (1499-1565) at the Vatican Palace

The pleasure garden and Pavilion of Pope Pius IV (1499-1565) at the Vatican Palace
STC172931 The pleasure garden and Pavilion of Pope Pius IV (1499-1565) at the Vatican Palace, from Il Nuovo Teatro della Fabriche et Edifici in Prospettiva di Roma Moderna

Background imageParterre Collection: Setting for an opera in a garden, from Architectus Theatralis Primarius

Setting for an opera in a garden, from Architectus Theatralis Primarius
STC171943 Setting for an opera in a garden, from Architectus Theatralis Primarius, engraved by Johann Andreas Pfeffel (1674-1748), published 1740 (engraving) by Bibiena

Background imageParterre Collection: Detail of Fountain of Diana and Apollo at Versailles, from Les Plans

Detail of Fountain of Diana and Apollo at Versailles, from Les Plans
STC171900 Detail of Fountain of Diana and Apollo at Versailles, from Les Plans, Profils et Elevations des Ville et Chateau de Versailles, published c.1715 (engraving) by French School

Background imageParterre Collection: Garden of the Grand Duke of Tuscany on the Trinita de Monte on the Pincio, Rome

Garden of the Grand Duke of Tuscany on the Trinita de Monte on the Pincio, Rome
STC171622 Garden of the Grand Duke of Tuscany on the Trinita de Monte on the Pincio, Rome, from Il Nuovo Teatro della Fabriche et Edifici in Prospettiva di Roma Moderna

Background imageParterre Collection: Garden of the Grand Duke of Tuscany on the Monte Pincio, Rome

Garden of the Grand Duke of Tuscany on the Monte Pincio, Rome
STC171621 Garden of the Grand Duke of Tuscany on the Monte Pincio, Rome, from Il Nuovo Teatro della Fabriche et Edifici in Prospettiva di Roma Moderna

Background imageParterre Collection: View of the Royal Chateau of Saint Maur from the garden side (engraving)

View of the Royal Chateau of Saint Maur from the garden side (engraving)
STC171606 View of the Royal Chateau of Saint Maur from the garden side (engraving) by Rigaud, Jacques (1681-1754); Private Collection; (add.info.: commissioned by Cardinal de Bellay)

Background imageParterre Collection: Plan of the chateau and park at Roissy, belonging to the Comte de Caraman

Plan of the chateau and park at Roissy, belonging to the Comte de Caraman
CHT174234 Plan of the chateau and park at Roissy, belonging to the Comte de Caraman (pen and ink & w/c on paper) by French School

Background imageParterre Collection: The Kings Medicinal Plant Garden, 1636 (engraving on vellum)

The Kings Medicinal Plant Garden, 1636 (engraving on vellum)
CHT174227 The Kings Medicinal Plant Garden, 1636 (engraving on vellum) by Scalberge, Frederic (fl.1636); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Background imageParterre Collection: A Formal Water Garden with Terraces, Water Parterres and Parading Figures, c

A Formal Water Garden with Terraces, Water Parterres and Parading Figures, c
CJP190700 A Formal Water Garden with Terraces, Water Parterres and Parading Figures, c.1730 (gouache on paper) by German School

Background imageParterre Collection: The Flower Terrace in the Wannsee Garden, 1921 (oil on canvas)

The Flower Terrace in the Wannsee Garden, 1921 (oil on canvas)
1196090 The Flower Terrace in the Wannsee Garden, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 48.6x70.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageParterre Collection: Labyrinth at Heidelberg, Hortus Palatinus (engraving) (b / w photo)

Labyrinth at Heidelberg, Hortus Palatinus (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC172987 Labyrinth at Heidelberg, Hortus Palatinus (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParterre Collection: Gardens at the Chateau de Vallery, from Les Plus Belles Bastiments de France

Gardens at the Chateau de Vallery, from Les Plus Belles Bastiments de France
STC172735 Gardens at the Chateau de Vallery, from Les Plus Belles Bastiments de France, published 1570s (engraving) by Ducerceau, J

Background imageParterre Collection: Caster Estate, c. 1936. Creator: Gladys Cook

Caster Estate, c. 1936. Creator: Gladys Cook
Caster Estate, c. 1936

Background imageParterre Collection: Flora with Putti in a Garden. Creator: Anton Joseph von Prenner

Flora with Putti in a Garden. Creator: Anton Joseph von Prenner
Flora with Putti in a Garden

Background imageParterre Collection: Veüe du Grand Parterre et de la Demie Lune de Richelieu, 17th century

Veüe du Grand Parterre et de la Demie Lune de Richelieu, 17th century
Veue du Grand Parterre et de la Demie Lune de Richelieu, 17th century

Background imageParterre Collection: Smell, ca. 1638. Creator: Abraham Bosse

Smell, ca. 1638. Creator: Abraham Bosse
Smell, ca. 1638

Background imageParterre Collection: View of the side facade of the Palazzo Pamphili and its garden (Secondo prospetto pe

View of the side facade of the Palazzo Pamphili and its garden (Secondo prospetto per fianco del palazzo con diversa veduta del giardino del Bel respiro...Pamphilio), after 1677

Background imageParterre Collection: De Fontein van de Koninglijke door-eengevlochte Naam; voor de veiver

De Fontein van de Koninglijke door-eengevlochte Naam; voor de veiver, in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld, .n.d

Background imageParterre Collection: t Konings Huis van de Tuin-zyde, met de Fontein van Venus

t Konings Huis van de Tuin-zyde, met de Fontein van Venus, in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld, .n.d

Background imageParterre Collection: Layout for a Garden with Flower-shaped Floral Beds, 17th century. Creator: Jorg Rurfinger

Layout for a Garden with Flower-shaped Floral Beds, 17th century. Creator: Jorg Rurfinger
Layout for a Garden with Flower-shaped Floral Beds, 17th century

Background imageParterre Collection: Album containing 75 Drawings for Garden Trellises & Parterres, ca. 1610-40. Creator: Jorg Rurfinger

Album containing 75 Drawings for Garden Trellises & Parterres, ca. 1610-40. Creator: Jorg Rurfinger
Album containing 75 Drawings for Garden Trellises & Parterres, ca. 1610-40

Background imageParterre Collection: Garden of Palazzo Colonna, ca. 1780. Creators: Giovanni Volpato, Louis Ducros

Garden of Palazzo Colonna, ca. 1780. Creators: Giovanni Volpato, Louis Ducros
Garden of Palazzo Colonna, ca. 1780




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"Parterre: An Artistic Tapestry of Gardens and Architecture" Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of parterres, where artistry meets nature. From the grandeur of Pierrepont House in Nottingham to the enchanting Bowes Museum in Durham, these captivating landscapes have stood the test of time. Step into The Villa Lante's fresco-adorned Loggia, transporting you back to a bygone era with its intricate designs from 1574-76. Marvel at Kew Gardens' Palm House and Parterre, an oasis nestled amidst London's bustling streets. Travel through history as you explore Levens Hall's garden captured beautifully in a black-and-white photograph from 1926. Discover the Diocletian Wing at Bowood, showcased in Eileen Harris' book "The Country Houses of Robert Adam, " offering a glimpse into architectural brilliance. Be transported to Westonbirt's Italian garden through another timeless monochrome image from "Country Houses of the Cotswolds. " Lose yourself in De Koninginne Tuin's beauty and find serenity among Nymphenburg Palace and Park's statue of Pluto with his loyal dogs. Hestercombe House beckons with its alluring charm captured flawlessly in photographs numbered 33899_045 and 33899_051. These gardens are not mere spaces but living works of art that evoke emotions and inspire awe. Join us on this journey where horticulture intertwines with architecture, creating masterpieces that stand as testament to human creativity throughout centuries. Let your senses be captivated by parterres - an artistic tapestry woven by nature itself.