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The Vestibule, Lansdown Tower, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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The Vestibule, Lansdown Tower, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Vestibule, Lansdown Tower, 1845. Interior of an architectural folly built for British art collector William Beckford near Bath, Somerset. It was designed by Henry Goodridge. The house and contents were auctioned after Beckfords death in 1844. The Vestibule...is small; but lit by painted windows, and sumptuously fitted. The colours are crimson and dark oak. Here are four Roman seats, of Riga and Pollard oak, with bold lion masks, and deep paneling - of the highest design and most elaborate workmanship. There are likewise four franging oak cabinets. The costly items are Etruscan vases, Indian and Japan china, Raffaelle ware, marble sarcophagi, &c. The carpet is crimson and black, quatrefoil pattern. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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The Vestibule, Lansdown Tower - A Glimpse into Beckford's Opulent World
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. This print captures the exquisite interior of The Vestibule, an architectural folly built for the renowned British art collector William Beckford near Bath, Somerset in 1845. Designed by Henry Goodridge, this small yet sumptuously fitted space showcases a harmonious blend of crimson and dark oak hues. The attention to detail is evident in every corner of The Vestibule. Four Roman seats made from Riga and Pollard oak feature bold lion masks and intricate paneling, showcasing the highest design standards and elaborate workmanship. Complementing these are four franging oak cabinets that add to the grandeur of the room. Amongst the treasures housed within this opulent space are Etruscan vases, Indian and Japanese china, Raffaelle ware, marble sarcophagi, and more. These costly items speak volumes about Beckford's refined taste for antiquities from different cultures. The painted windows bathe The Vestibule in a soft light while adding an artistic touch to its ambiance. The crimson and black quatrefoil patterned carpet adds depth to the overall aesthetic appeal. This photograph was originally featured in "Illustrated London News" in 1845 as part of a series on notable architectural wonders of the time. It offers us a glimpse into Beckford's world - a testament to his passion for collecting rare artifacts from around the globe. As we admire this image today, it allows us to appreciate both Victorian-era interior design sensibilities as well as William Beckford's remarkable legacy as one of Britain's most distinguished collectors.
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