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Crowsteps, Newbury
Crowsteps, Tydehams, Newbury, Berkshire, c 1930. Herbert Felton (c 1887-1968), silver gelatin DOP (developing out paper) print. Designed by Thomass Tait of Sir John Burnet, Tait & Lorne, and built in 1929, Crowsteps is one of the earliest Modernist houses in England. It was clearly inspired by the German architect Peter Behrenas New Ways in Northampton which was built between 1925 and 1926, and Tait was commissioned on the strength of his workers housing for Crittallas at Silver End in Essex built between 1927 and 1928. Herbert Felton, whose professional reputation owed much to his photography of Modernist architecture, has used a low point of view to take advantage of the reflective qualities of the garden pool to double the mass of the house and fill the portrait-orientated negative. Feltons ability as an architectural photographer was such that he became the first professional photographer to be employed by the National Buildings Record in 1941
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Media ID 10929872
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Archive Modern Picturing England Reflection Water
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the exquisite "Crowsteps, Newbury" photograph from Historic England, now available as a beautiful fine art print from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, captured by the skilled lens of Herbert Felton around 1930, transports us back in time to the charming Tydehams area of Newbury, Berkshire. The intricately detailed crowsteps of this historic building are showcased in this silver gelatin DOP print, offering a captivating glimpse into the rich history of this English town. Bring the elegance and charm of the past into your home or office with this authentic, museum-quality print from Media Storehouse. Experience the timeless beauty of this historic moment with every detail vividly rendered, making it a perfect addition to any collection.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Crowsteps, located in Tydehams, Newbury, Berkshire, is a remarkable example of Modernist architecture in England, designed by Thomass Tait of Sir John Burnet, Tait & Lorne and built in 1929. This stunning silver gelatin DOP (developing out paper) print by Herbert Felton, captured around 1930, showcases the unique features of this innovative residence. The design of Crowsteps was inspired by Peter Behrens' New Ways in Northampton, built between 1925 and 1926. Tait's impressive workers housing for Crittall at Silver End in Essex, constructed between 1927 and 1928, caught the attention of the commissioners, leading to the creation of this modern masterpiece. Herbert Felton, a renowned architectural photographer, expertly utilized a low point of view in this photograph, taking advantage of the reflective qualities of the garden pool. The resulting image not only captures the mass and scale of the house but also creates a visually striking portrait-orientated negative filled with depth and dimension. Felton's exceptional talent as an architectural photographer was recognized early on, making him the first professional photographer to be employed by the National Buildings Record in 1941. This image of Crowsteps is a testament to Felton's ability to immortalize the essence of modern design through his lens.
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