Plasterwork Collection

Sparrowes House, or The Ancient House, Ipswich, Suffolk, is an architectural gem, built in 1567 by George Copping. It has four oriel windows and even the gabled windows have cupids Date: circa 1901

Europe, Scotland, Glasgow, Kings Theatre

The gipsoteca of the Florence State Art Institute Florence. Date of Photograph:1937-1938

View of Houses in Delft, c. 1658, by Johannes Vermeer (1632
Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675). Dutch painter. View of Houses in Delft, Known as The Little Street, c. 1658. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

1889 Paris World's Fair: left side of the Ministry of War, architectural work by Walwein
3561767 1889 Paris World's Fair: left side of the Ministry of War, architectural work by Walwein by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris)

A pavilion from the 1889 Paris World's Fair
3561760 A pavilion from the 1889 Paris World's Fair by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1889 Universal Exhibition of Paris)

The nave of St. Kilian's Cathedral, in Wurzburg
3570409 The nave of St. Kilian's Cathedral, in Wurzburg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Wurzburg, Cathedral, Germany 1880-1890 ca)

Facade of Hotel Ristorante Villa Crespi, Lago d'Orta, 19th century (photo)
JFS133164 Facade of Hotel Ristorante Villa Crespi, Lago d'Orta, 19th century (photo); Piedmont, Italy; © John Ferro Sims

1889 Paris World's Fair: The Venezuelan pavilion, work by the architect Edmond Paulin
3561758 1889 Paris World's Fair: The Venezuelan pavilion, work by the architect Edmond Paulin by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris)

First floor landing of the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, in Venice
3572361 First floor landing of the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, in Venice, taken from the hall through the arch springs from columns and coupled piers; (add.info.: Venice 1860-1890 ca)

Landscape with ruins, 1601-1700. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with ruins, 1601-1700

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Women and children outside a church with ornate plasterwork decoration

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Women and children outside a church with ornate plasterwork decoration

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Women and children outside a church with ornate plasterwork decoration

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Women and children outside a church with ornate plasterwork decoration

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Women and children outside a church with ornate plasterwork decoration

Room with plasterwork ceiling, fireplace, and circular table.. Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908
Room with plasterwork ceiling, fireplace, and circular table, in home of Edmund Cogswell Converse, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908

Marsden J. Perry home, Providence, Rhode Island. Interior scene, detail... between 1900 and 1950
Marsden J. Perry home, Providence, Rhode Island. Interior scene, detail of piano, crystal chandelier, mirror, and door, between 1900 and 1950

Trerice Manor House, Kestle Mill, St Newlyn East, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Interior of the house. Main hall showing the overmantle dated 1572. Trerice is a small Elizabethan manor house, originally built by the Arundell family and subsequently owned by the Aclands

Painted plasterwork, Germany, 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Painted plasterwork, Germany, 18th century, (1898). Figs 1-3: Portions of Carved Panelling in the Ducal Castle of Bruchsal [Schloss Bruchsal]. Figs 4-5: Portions of Plaster Ceiling in the same room

Interior of Teatro della Pergola, Florence
3560221 Interior of Teatro della Pergola, Florence by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Teatro della Pergola, Florence 1950 ca)

Anversa: hose-museum of Peter Paul de Rubens Belgium Anversa. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Salon designed in the wagon-train of S.M. the Queen and Emporer of Austria. Europe. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1900

Interior of the church of San Ferdinando or of the Crocetta in Livorno. The work was realized from a plan by Giovan Battista Foggini Livorno Church of San Ferdinando. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

A concert hall in Montecarlo. France Concert hall. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

The Bedroom of Queen Victoria of Hanover (Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland) at the Grand Trianon Palace in Versailles

The Bedroom of Empress Josephine Bonaparte at Grand Trianon Palace in Versailles. France Versailles, Grand Trianon Royal Palace Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Bedroom of Queen Marie Antoinette at Petit Trianon Palace in Versailles. France Versailles, Petit Trianon Building Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Gallery of the Mirrors inside the Royal Palace of Versailles. France Versailles, Royal Palace, Gallery of the Mirrors. Hall Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The city of Montecarlo: on the left is the Cafe de Paris with its square opposite, on the right is the theatre of Casino. Principality of Monaco, France France Principality of Monaco

Room in the theatre of Montecarlo. Principality of Monaco, France France Principality of Monaco, Montecarlo, theatre Theater Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Interior of the governor's palace in Algiers Algeria Algiers, Governor's Palace. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

The death chamber of the last prince of Kasr-el-Said Tunisia Kasr-el-Said. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

A salon in the palace of Kasr-el-Said Tunisia Kasr-el-Said. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Concert Hall in the Palace of Sans Souci, in Potsdam, Germany. The Hall was designed by J.A. Nahl, the paintings are by A. Pesne and J.M. Happenhaupt, while the stuccowork was realized by J.M

Work Studio and Bedroom in the Palace of Sans Souci, in Potsdam, Germany. The room was designed by W. Von Erdmannsdorff. Germany Potsdam, Sans Souci Palace, Work Studio and Bedroom

First floor landing of the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, in Venice, taken from the hall through the arch springs from columns and coupled piers Venice Building Early Renaissance

One of the rooms of Palazzo Doria in Genoa, with a great vault decorated with painting and stuccoes. Rich furniture, including a table and a consolle, as well as a fireplace

Interior of a luxurious Russian home. On the right can be seen a richly decorated door with friezes and a ceramic stove set against the wall. On the left a sort of baldachin with curtain Russia

Interior of the Gallery of Apollo in the Louvre in Paris. The gallery is characterized by magnificent furnishings alternating with show cases and paintings on the walls

Interior of the magnificent bedroom of Louis XIV in the Palace of Versailles Royal Palace, Hall Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the changing room at the stabian baths in Pompeii, decorated with stuccos Pompeii Thermal Baths Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1895 ca

Interior of a richly furnished study decorated in line with Nineteenth century canons of taste. To be noted the tapestries, chandeliers, a plant and numerous books piled up on a table

Interior of the ballroom of the cruise ship Normandia'. At the center a large grand piano. Date of Photograph:1891

Corner of the Sala d'Alcova in Palazzo Brignole Sale. Richly decorated walls in rococ style Genoa. Date of Photograph:1875-1895

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"Captivating Plasterwork: A Journey Through Architectural Masterpieces" Step into the Sparrowes House, also known as The Ancient House in Ipswich, Suffolk, and be mesmerized by its intricate plasterwork that adorns every corner. Transport yourself to Delft in 1658 through Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece "View of Houses in Delft, " where the delicate plasterwork on the walls adds a touch of elegance to the scene. Feel the warmth of sunlight streaming into Kellie's South Room in Scotland, illuminating its stunning plasterwork and creating an atmosphere of timeless beauty captured by c. 1913 oil painting. Marvel at Glasgow's Kings Theatre, where grandeur meets craftsmanship with ornate plasterwork that leaves visitors awe-inspired by its sheer intricacy and attention to detail. Immerse yourself in Clumber House's State Drawing Room from a vintage black-and-white photograph featured in The English Country House. Admire how exquisite plasterwork transforms this space into a regal sanctuary. Discover Castle Howard's High Saloon through Giles Worsley's lens. Let your eyes wander along the majestic walls adorned with breathtaking plasterwork that echoes tales of opulence and splendor from England's lost houses. Ascend Harlaxton Manor's Cedar Staircase captured beautifully in monochrome photography found within 100 Favourite Houses. Be enchanted by how skillfully crafted plasterwork enhances this architectural gem’s allure. Indulge your senses as you step into Bowood’s dining room depicted within England’s Lost Houses. Feast your eyes upon lavish surroundings enhanced by meticulously designed plasterwork that exudes sophistication and refinement. Stroll down Clumber House’s east corridor showcased within The English Country House; let your fingers trace along the smooth surfaces embellished with remarkable fine craftsmanship displayed through splendid plasterworks. Experience Sudbury Hall’s ground floor Saloon portrayed vividly within The English Country House.