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Osborne House J030054
OSBORNE HOUSE, East Cowes, Isle of Wight. View of the lower terrace from the upper terrace. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 472005
Filename: j030054.jpg
Size: 3699 x 4724 (18.6MB)
Date: 14th June 2007
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
Fountain Garden Italianate Tower Victorian
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Osborne House, located on the eastern coast of the Isle of Wight, is a stunning Victorian Italianate palace built as a summer retreat for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. This photograph, J030054 from the Historic England Photo Library, offers a breathtaking view of the lower terrace from the upper terrace of Osborne House. The terraces, adorned with intricate ironwork balustrades, cascade down the hillside, leading the eye towards the shimmering waters of the Solent. The towering, turreted Osborne Tower, a favorite residence of Queen Victoria, dominates the skyline, its red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls standing proud against the blue summer sky. At the center of the lower terrace, a magnificent fountain adds a touch of elegance and grandeur. The intricately carved stone basin, supported by four statues of tritons, is a testament to the opulence of the Victorian era. The lush, green garden surrounding the terraces is dotted with colorful flowers, providing a vibrant contrast to the stonework and water features. Osborne House, with its beautiful terraces, towering tower, and Italianate garden, is a testament to the vision and creativity of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. This photograph, with its stunning composition and intricate details, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of elegance, luxury, and royal splendor.
