Broken Pediment Collection

Aesthetic Period Design, J D Sedding, Home Decorations, T Knight & Sons, 1880
STC255875 Aesthetic Period Design, J D Sedding, Home Decorations, T Knight & Sons, 1880; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

Louis XIII House, from Town and Country Houses Based on the Modern Houses of
STC255823 Louis XIII House, from Town and Country Houses Based on the Modern Houses of Paris, c.1864 (colour litho) by Olive (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villas)

The western chimneypiece in the hall, Buxted Park, Sussex, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306279 The western chimneypiece in the hall, Buxted Park, Sussex, 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

Overmantel, The Perne Library (b/w photo)
CLF294288 Overmantel, The Perne Library (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); Peterhouse College, Cambridge University

The chimneypiece in the Stone Hall, Houghton Hall, Norfolk, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306307 The chimneypiece in the Stone Hall, Houghton Hall, Norfolk, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Saloon, Houghton Hall, Norfolk, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306305 The Saloon, Houghton Hall, Norfolk, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

The Carrmire Gate at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson
CLF327726 The Carrmire Gate at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The central arch of the gateway at Canons Ashby, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306239 The central arch of the gateway at Canons Ashby, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Chapel, Grimsthorpe Castle, Bourne, Lincolnshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson
CLF327762 The Chapel, Grimsthorpe Castle, Bourne, Lincolnshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The music room at Rolls Park, Essex, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311868 The music room at Rolls Park, Essex, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Dauphin Francois, Son of Francois I (oil on panel)
471147 The Dauphin Francois, Son of Francois I (oil on panel) by Clouet, Jean (1485/90-1540); 16x13 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Nicholas Brown Chippendale block-and-shell desk and bookcase, c. 1760-70 (mahogany)
931117 The Nicholas Brown Chippendale block-and-shell desk and bookcase, c.1760-70 (mahogany) by Goddard, John (fl.1631-61) (attr)

George III secretaire library bookcase, c. 1765 (ebony-inlaid mahogany)
CH441566 George III secretaire library bookcase, c.1765 (ebony-inlaid mahogany) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79) (attr.to); 251.5x199.6x62.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Monument to Michael Woodward (marble)
NCO403556 Monument to Michael Woodward (marble) by English School, (17th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Financial Order Regained in 1662, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces
XIR165146 Financial Order Regained in 1662, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Spain Recognising the Pre-Eminence of France in 1662, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie
XIR158860 Spain Recognising the Pre-Eminence of France in 1662, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); ChAteau de Versailles

Wheel barometer, J. Ortelli & Co. first half of the 19th century (mahogany
711010 Wheel barometer, J. Ortelli & Co. first half of the 19th century (mahogany, glass & metal) by English School, (19th century); length: 98 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura
AFC206101 Frontispiece from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio, originally published 1570 by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80) (after); Private Collection; Italian

View of the Villa Aldobrandini from the garden (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC172952 View of the Villa Aldobrandini from the garden (engraving) (b/w photo) by Spechi, Alessandro (1668-1729); Private Collection; (add.info)

Re-establishment of Navigation Rights in 1663, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des
XIR165142 Re-establishment of Navigation Rights in 1663, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

View from the green loggia to the theatre, from Het Zeganplant Kennemerlant
STC172312 View from the green loggia to the theatre, from Het Zeganplant Kennemerlant, by Hendrick de Leth and Matthias Brouerius Van Nidek

Regency stick barometer, Maggi & Ortelli, Exeter, c. 1820 (mahogany, glass & metal)
711011 Regency stick barometer, Maggi & Ortelli, Exeter, c.1820 (mahogany, glass & metal) by English School, (19th century); height: 99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: with breakarch pediment)

The Hawley-Clarke-Lyman family Queen Anne carved high chest of drawers
CH426467 The Hawley-Clarke-Lyman family Queen Anne carved high chest of drawers, Hadley or Springfield area, Massachusetts, c.1750-70 (cherrywood) by Smith

Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
JHL394917 Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street, c.1880 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1821-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Originally Thanet House)

Pieta, 1575-76 (oil on canvas)
6146555 Pieta, 1575-76 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; (add.info)

Portable altar in a carrying case (Christ on the Mount of Olives), 1608 (mixed media)
ALM403399 Portable altar in a carrying case (Christ on the Mount of Olives), 1608 (mixed media) by Ligozzi, Jacopo (1547-1626); 58.4x33.7x8.3 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Judicial Reformation in 1667, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces
XIR165140 Judicial Reformation in 1667, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

The Foundation of the Hotel Royal des Invalides in 1674
XIR165151 The Foundation of the Hotel Royal des Invalides in 1674, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Queen Anne carved high chest-of-drawers, Connecticut or New York, 1760-80 (mahogany)
5905767 Queen Anne carved high chest-of-drawers, Connecticut or New York, 1760-80 (mahogany) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

View of a large tomb called El Deir, Petra, 1830 (litho)
833951 View of a large tomb called El Deir, Petra, 1830 (litho) by Laborde, Leon de (1807-69) (after); 55.5x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Defeat of the Turks in Hungary by the Kings Troops in 1664
XIR165136 Defeat of the Turks in Hungary by the Kings Troops in 1664, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Ancient Greece (w / c on paper)
XCF271620 Ancient Greece (w/c on paper) by Pars, William (1742-82); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Facade of the Khazneh Firaoun (photo)
XSP223196 Facade of the Khazneh Firaoun (photo) by Nabatean, (1st century AD); Petra, Jordan; (add.info.: Treasury of the Pharaohs, although no connection with pharaohs; ); out of copyright

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The broken pediment, a distinctive architectural feature, is showcased in various grand country houses across England. In the western chimneypiece of Buxted Park, Sussex, this ornamental element adds an elegant touch to the hall's decor. Similarly, at Wentworth Woodhouse, the Gateway into the South Court boasts a broken pediment that exudes grandeur and sophistication. Moving on to Houghton Hall in Norfolk, we find two remarkable broken pediments. The chimneypiece in the Stone Hall showcases intricate detailing within its broken pediment design while adding a sense of regality to the space. In contrast, The Saloon at Houghton Hall features a more elaborate broken pediment that commands attention with its opulent beauty. Castle Howard in North Yorkshire also embraces this architectural motif with grace and style. The Carrmire Gate stands proudly adorned with a striking broken pediment that perfectly complements its majestic surroundings. Further south at Canons Ashby lies another captivating example of this architectural flourish. The central arch of the gateway showcases an exquisite broken pediment that serves as both an aesthetic focal point and a symbol of elegance. Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire incorporates this decorative element within its Chapel's design. Here, the broken pediment enhances not only the visual appeal but also evokes a sense of spiritual significance and reverence. In Rolls Park's music room located in Essex, yet another stunning instance can be found where the use of a broken pediment elevates both form and function within this artistic space. Finally, even beyond England's borders lies evidence of how widely recognized and appreciated these designs are. Louis XIII House demonstrates how other countries have embraced this architectural feature as well. From grand halls to chapels and gateways alike, these black-and-white photographs capture glimpses into different eras where architects utilized broken pediments to create timeless beauty for all who enter their doors or gaze upon their structures.