Rustication Collection

Howden Dam
The Howden Reservoir was built by the for the use of the people of Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derbyshire. IoE 82158

Entrance to the Loggia di Davide, looking from the Cortile D'Onore through the garden to the Exedra
BEN78405 Entrance to the Loggia di Davide, looking from the Cortile D'Onore through the garden to the Exedra, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The Loggia delle Muse northern facade of the Cortile d'Onere designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)
BEN78403 The Loggia delle Muse northern facade of the Cortile d'Onere designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (detail of 78404); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) and the fishponds seen from the garden designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)
BEN78407 The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) and the fishponds seen from the garden designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (see also 78406); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

View of the main entrance on the western facade designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)
BEN78401 View of the main entrance on the western facade designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (detail of 78400); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

The northern facade of the Cortile d'Onore including the Loggia delle Muse, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)
BEN78404 The northern facade of the Cortile d'Onore including the Loggia delle Muse, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (for detail see 78403); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

View of the western facade designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (for detail see 78401)
BEN78400 View of the western facade designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546), 1524-34 (photo) (for detail see 78401); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

An alcove at the south-west corner of the house, Heveningham Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306343 An alcove at the south-west corner of the house, Heveningham Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Gateway into the South Court, Wentworth Woodhouse, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306340 The Gateway into the South Court, Wentworth Woodhouse, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy (photo)
VLS93245 Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy (photo) by Piermarini, Giuseppe (1734-1808); Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: View of the facade)

Palazzo Strozzi, begun in 1489 by Benedetto da Maiano (1442-97) and continued by Cronaca (1457-1508) (photo)
MUC168878 Palazzo Strozzi, begun in 1489 by Benedetto da Maiano (1442-97) and continued by Cronaca (1457-1508) (photo) by Italian School, (15th century); Via degli Strozzi, Florence

Chiswick, design for a rustic cascade and bridge set against the terrace
5925998 Chiswick, design for a rustic cascade and bridge set against the terrace (pen & ink and wash over pencil on paper) by Kent, William (1684-1748); 33.2x48.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Design for the Royal Palace of Caserta, 1756 (engraving)
746817 Design for the Royal Palace of Caserta, 1756 (engraving) by Vanvitelli, Luigi (1700-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed for Charles III of Naples, built 1754-74)

Entrance Gate, Zaghouan (pen & ink with wash on paper)
XYC283254 Entrance Gate, Zaghouan (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Bruce, James (Abyssinian Bruce) (1730-94); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; British, out of copyright

The Mikhailovsky Palace, St. Petersburg, 1832 (w / c on paper)
SRM92438 The Mikhailovsky Palace, St. Petersburg, 1832 (w/c on paper) by Beggrov, Karl Pavlovich (1799-1875); 60.6x90.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St

View of the exterior with the Medici coat of arms (photo)
VLS60444 View of the exterior with the Medici coat of arms (photo) by Michelozzo di Bartolommeo (1396-1472); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence

View of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and the J. J. Astor residence along 5th Avenue at 33rd
MNY380779 View of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and the J. J. Astor residence along 5th Avenue at 33rd and 34th Street, New York

Residence of J. A. McMurtrie (b / w photo)
DPL415419 Residence of J. A. McMurtrie (b/w photo) by Rose & Hopkins Studio (fl.1896-1901); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: mansion of John A)

Aqueduct at Carthage (pen & ink with wash on paper)
XYC283253 Aqueduct at Carthage (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Bruce, James (Abyssinian Bruce) (1730-94); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; British, out of copyright

Elevation of the house of the director of the salt works in the ideal city
XIR75749 Elevation of the house of the director of the salt works in the ideal city of Chaux, engraved by Louis Sellier (b.1757) (engraving) by Ledoux

Chiswick, design for a rockword cascade with an octagonal Doric temple on the terrace
5926031 Chiswick, design for a rockword cascade with an octagonal Doric temple on the terrace behind (pen and ink over pencil on paper) by Kent

Chiswick, design for a cascade (pen and ink and wash on paper)
5926005 Chiswick, design for a cascade (pen and ink and wash on paper) by Kent, William (1684-1748); 35.5x47 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Exterior view of the Palazzo Communale, Montepulciano
BEN85588 Exterior view of the Palazzo Communale, Montepulciano by Michelozzo di Bartolommeo (1396-1472); Palazzo Comunale, Montepulciano, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Main section of the garden facade, 1668-84 (photo)
MAE170034 Main section of the garden facade, 1668-84 (photo) by Le Vau, Louis (c.1612-70) & Mansart, Jules H. (1646-1708); Chateau de Versailles, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

Chiswick, design for the cascade as built (pen and ink over pencil on paper)
5926003 Chiswick, design for the cascade as built (pen and ink over pencil on paper) by Kent, William (1684-1748); 18.6x23.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Main Block of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings Light Up at Night, Victoria, Canada
The British Columbia Parliament Buildings are located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and are home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

View of Newgate (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF277605 View of Newgate (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Pavilion in Kensington Gardens, 1828 (w / c on paper)
XCF267438 The Pavilion in Kensington Gardens, 1828 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: designed by William Kent (1685-1748)); English, out of copyright

The New Entrance to Grocers Hall, 1854 (w / c on paper)
XCF267417 The New Entrance to Grocers Hall, 1854 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princes Street, opposite the bank; ); English, out of copyright

The East front of Skinners Hall, 1851 (w / c on paper)
XCF267407 The East front of Skinners Hall, 1851 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Architectural Capriccio
BAL17918 Architectural Capriccio by Saeys, Jacobus (1658-1725); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; Flemish, out of copyright

The House of the Tutorial Council in Moscow, printed by Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois (1801-50)
BAL153277 The House of the Tutorial Council in Moscow, printed by Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois (1801-50), 1840s (colour litho) by Roussel, Paul Marie (1804-77) (after); Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Elevation for the West Front of Parliament House, Dublin, c. 1787 (pen and brush with brown ink)
XYC150289 Elevation for the West Front of Parliament House, Dublin, c.1787 (pen and brush with brown ink and w/c on laid paper) by Gandon

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Rustication: A Journey Through Time and Architecture Step into a world where time stands still, where the beauty of nature intertwines with magnificent man-made structures. Rustication, an architectural style that celebrates the harmony between rustic elements and refined design, takes us on a captivating journey through history. At Howden Dam, we witness the power in its purest form. The rugged stones stand tall against the forceful currents, reminding us of mankind's ability to tame nature while respecting its grandeur. In an alcove at Heveningham Hall, we find solace in the delicate balance between simplicity and sophistication. The weathered walls tell stories of generations past as they cradle our thoughts in their timeless embrace. The Gateway into the South Court at Wentworth Woodhouse beckons us with its majestic presence. Its intricate details transport us to another era when craftsmanship was revered and every stone had a purpose beyond mere functionality. Teatro alla Scala in Milan captures our imagination with its opulence and grandeur. This symbol of Italian culture showcases how they are elevate even the most extravagant spaces to new heights of artistic expression. Palazzo Strozzi whispers secrets from Renaissance Italy as it proudly displays Benedetto da Maiano's vision brought to life by Cronaca's skilled hands. Every stroke tells a tale of ambition and creativity that has stood the test of time. Chiswick enchants us with its rustic cascade and bridge set against a terrace backdrop. Here, nature dances harmoniously with human ingenuity, creating an idyllic scene that invites contemplation and serenity. Design for the Royal Palace of Caserta transports us to 18th-century splendor. Its regal allure reminds us that rustication is not limited by time or place; it transcends boundaries to create enduring beauty wherever it finds itself rooted. As we pass through Zaghouan's Entrance Gate, pen strokes bring forth visions of a distant land.