Cornice Collection

Houdini & Skyscraper
Suspended from the cornice of a New York skyscraper, he must somehow free himself of his chains and make his way to safety... will he do it ? Is this one trick too many ?

Arch of Titus. Rome. Italy
Roman Art. Arch of Titus. Erected in the year 81 to commemorate the conquest of Titus against the Jews. It features carved scenes of the conquest and subsequent destruction of Jerusalem (AD 70)

Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving)
XJF314357 Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving) by Waring, John Burley (1823-1875) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Library, Hartwell House, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Watercolour painting of the Library at Hartwell House, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Parthenon. Athens. Greece
Greece. Athens. Parthenon. 447-438 BC. in Doric style under leadership of Pericles. The building was designed by the architects Ictinos and Callicrates. Acropolis

Jesus Christ crowned with thorns. Fresco by Romanino located along the right nave of the Cathedral of Cremona
3559310 Jesus Christ crowned with thorns. Fresco by Romanino located along the right nave of the Cathedral of Cremona.; (add.info.: Artist: Romanino, Girolamo Romani)

1889 Paris World's Fair: left side of the Ministry of War, architectural work by Walwein
3561767 1889 Paris World's Fair: left side of the Ministry of War, architectural work by Walwein by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris)

Chimney Piece and Mirrored wall, design for the Hotel de Villars (architect le Roux)
STC255834 Chimney Piece and Mirrored wall, design for the Hotel de Villars (architect le Roux) from a 19th century compilation of French designers and architects, Rapilly, Engraving

Facade, towards the Tiber River, of the Palazzo di Giustizia, Rome
3559805 Facade, towards the Tiber River, of the Palazzo di Giustizia, Rome; (add.info.: Artist: Calderini, Guglielmo Date of Artwork: 1888-1910 Location: Rome Photographer)

Egyptian ornaments featuring the pendant lotus from cornices, tombs, sarcophagi, necklaces, and walls
FLO4987879 Egyptian ornaments featuring the pendant lotus from cornices, tombs, sarcophagi, necklaces, and walls. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament

Interior with cupola, a coffered ceiling in Berlin and decorations for a cornice, 1862-1867. Creator: Isaac Gosschalk
Interior with cupola, a coffered ceiling in Berlin and decorations for a cornice, 1862-1867. Joseph Henry Gosschalk (rejected attribution)

East Blue Lodge Room, Masonic Temple, Detroit, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
East Blue Lodge Room, Masonic Temple, Detroit, between 1900 and 1910

Parlors of the Ponce de Leon [Hotel], between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Parlors of the Ponce de Leon [Hotel], between 1880 and 1897

A man at work, on the frame of a round window of the Council Building of Bueonos Aires
3569844 A man at work, on the frame of a round window of the Council Building of Bueonos Aires. In the background - a panoramic view of the city

Air view of St. John's Park Freight Station in New York City. New York. Date of Photograph:1940 - 1950

Trabeated and moulding fragment, preserved in the Tabularium, Rome Rome Tabularium High Relief Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

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The Bell tower of SS. Martiri, Turin. In the background, the city is visible with the Church of SS. Trinit Turin. Date of Photograph:1926

View of Palazzo Spannocchi, Siena, begun by Giuliano da Maiano, restored and finished during the nineteenth-century Siena Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Partial view of the Renaissance facade of a Roman palace Rome. Date of Photograph:1870 -1890 ca

Facade of Notre Dame in Paris France Paris Church - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960 ca.. Date of Artwork:1225 - 1250

Anterior facade of the Capitole. Architectural structure realized by G. Cammas in Tolosa France Tolosa, Place du Capitole. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Detail of the side of the palace of the Accademia in Tolosa France Tolosa Building - Facade High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Towers in the cloister of the Convent of Augustinians in Tolosa France Tolosa, Convento of Augustinians, cloister Tower Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The house of the Carracci in Bologna Bologna Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 ca.. Date of Artwork:XV sec

Church of St. Lawrence seen from Knigstrasse in Nuremburg in Germany Germany Nuremburg, Knigstrasse Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

The entrance to the Cathedral of St.Peter in Regensburg, Germany Germany Regensburg Door International Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

Facade of the Cathedral of St. Peter in Regensburg, Germany Germany Ratisbona Church - Facade International Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

Gunpowder Gate (Prasna Brana) in Prague Czech Republic Prague City Gate Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

Haberdashers'Arcade and the belltower along the right side of the Cathedral of Ferrara Ferrara Loggia Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

A tree-shaded avenue with the facade of a museum in Bucarest. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

Entrance portal to the narthex of the Abbey-Church of la Madeleine, in Vzelay, in Burgundy Portal Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne in Nantes France Nantes Castle Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1963

The Arch of Triumph, Benevento Benevento Trimphal Arch Trajanic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1971. Date of Artwork:114

View with people of the Santa Trinita Bridge and the street Via Tornabuoi. Florence Santa Trinita Bridge Bridge Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The colonnade of the Uffizi. The Palazzo Vecchio is in the background. Florence Piazzale degli Uffizi Museum, Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View with people of the portico of the Uffizi. The Palazzo Vecchio and the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore are visible in the background

View of the colonnade of the Uffizi. The second corridor by Vasari is visible. Florence Piazzale degli Uffizi Museum, Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Faade of the Palazzo of the Uffizi facing the Lungarno Anna Maria Luisa de Medici. On the upper level of the building is the second corridor by Vasari

The tomb of Pope Julius II, preparatory drawing by Michelangelo, Cabinet of Drawings and Prints, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

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Cornices, entablatures and capitals; drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence Fac-Simile preserved in the Biblioteca d'Arte Fratelli Alinari 2002 Buonarroti Michelangelo

Cornices, entablatures and capitals; drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Partial view of Florence's National Library designed by architect Cesare Bazzani. Florence Library Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The faade of the Palazzo del Comune (City Hall), formerly Palazzo Gambacorti, in Pisa Pisa Building Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

View of the facade of the Chigi Palace in Viterbo. A Medieval tower flanks the palace. Viterbo Chigi Street Building - Facade Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Facade of Viterbo's Cathedral and bell tower. Viterbo Saint Lawrence Square Church - Facade Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Church of Saint Cataldus in Palermo. Palermo Church Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:1160

Wooden back, detail, inlaid by friar Giovanni da Verona, located in the Sacristy of S. Maria in Organo in Verona. Verona Church of S

Portico with architraves in the courtyard of the Archbishop Seminary. Milan. Milan Archbishop Seminary, courtyard Courtyard Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

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A cornice, a captivating architectural element that effortlessly blends history and artistry. Like Houdini's magic tricks, it adds an enchanting touch to any building, making it stand tall like a skyscraper in the cityscape. In the realm of architecture, cornices have been celebrated throughout centuries. From the majestic Arch of Titus in Rome to the grand Parthenon in Athens, these structures showcase the mastery of ancient civilizations. Engraved by Charles Lawrie, Architecture I: Orders of Architecture captures their timeless beauty. Even closer to home, at Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire, a library adorned with intricate cornices invites us into a world of knowledge and elegance. The Stone Hall at Houghton Hall mesmerizes with its ceiling details from The English Country House collection. Venturing further eastward brings us to Turkey's Temple of Apollo at Didyma where a Gorgon-shaped cornice commands attention, and is as if Goddess Rhea or Cybele herself rides on a lion next to Pergamon Altar - an awe-inspiring sight indeed. The Lindarajas Balcony transports us back to 1907 with its upper part intricately designed by an unknown creator. William Tarn and Co. 's Illustrated Catalogue offers glimpses into how different styles and materials can transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones. Traveling southwards leads us to Catalonia's Dali Museum where a glass dome crowns this artistic sanctuary. Dragons and mermen come alive through sculptures adorning another magnificent cornice - truly capturing our imagination. Intricate yet powerful, each detail on these cornices tells stories from different eras and cultures. They serve as reminders that even within architectural elements lies hidden tales waiting for discovery.