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The Crimson Drawing-Room, Lansdown Tower, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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The Crimson Drawing-Room, Lansdown Tower, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Crimson Drawing-Room, 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 Crimson Drawing-Room...is a superbly-fitted apartment, with recessed oak roof. The window draperies are of crimson cloth; and the carpet is crimson, quatrefoil pattern. The chairs are of the celebrated Fonthill pattern, ebonized; the seats and backs covered with crimson cloth and silk lace. The centre table is of carved oak; and the large console, triple-arched table, opposite the fireplace, is a very superb item, with rich brocatelli slabs, richly-carved trusses, &c.The Pollard and Riga oak cabinets, on each side of the end window, are very fine; the lower ones having rare jasper slabs. The gold Japan, china, and articles of vertu, in this superb apartment, are exquisite. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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The Crimson Drawing-Room, Lansdown Tower, 1845
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. This print transports us back to the opulent interior of the architectural masterpiece known as Lansdown Tower. Built in 1845 for esteemed British art collector William Beckford near Bath, Somerset, this stunning folly was designed by the talented Henry Goodridge. The focal point of this superbly-fitted room is undoubtedly the recessed oak roof, which adds a touch of grandeur to the space. The window draperies made from luxurious crimson cloth create an air of elegance that permeates throughout. The carpet boasts a striking quatrefoil pattern in matching crimson tones. Adorning this lavish drawing-room are chairs crafted in the celebrated Fonthill pattern, their ebonized frames contrasting beautifully with seats and backs covered in exquisite crimson cloth and silk lace. A carved oak centre table stands proudly at its heart while a magnificent triple-arched console table commands attention opposite the fireplace. Adding to its allure are two Pollard and Riga oak cabinets flanking one end window, adorned with rare jasper slabs. Delicate gold Japan china pieces and other articles of vertu grace every corner of this sumptuous apartment. Captured from an engraving featured in "Illustrated London News" circa 1845, this photograph offers us a glimpse into Victorian-era interior design at its finest. It showcases not only the remarkable craftsmanship but also highlights William Beckford's impeccable taste as he created his own haven within Lansdown Tower - a true testament to his passion for art and beauty.
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