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Eave Collection

The eave, a timeless architectural feature, has graced structures across the globe throughout history

Background imageEave Collection: Portion of terracotta eaves from excavations at Pompeii. The relief decoration shows the head of a

Portion of terracotta eaves from excavations at Pompeii. The relief decoration shows the head of a Lion And Two Imaginery Animals Pompeii. Date of Photograph:1870-1890

Background imageEave Collection: View of a street in the town of Sutri. On the right there is a building characterized by a loggia

View of a street in the town of Sutri. On the right there is a building characterized by a loggia on the second floor. Sutri. Date of Photograph:1905 ca

Background imageEave Collection: View of the bell tower of the Church of S. Maria Assunta (Cathedral of Atri)

View of the bell tower of the Church of S. Maria Assunta (Cathedral of Atri), the church is located in Atri, in the environs of Teramo

Background imageEave Collection: The Prefecture and Province Building at Alexandria

The Prefecture and Province Building at Alexandria Alessandria Building Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageEave Collection: Ottoman Empire era. Caravanserai in Burgas

Ottoman Empire era. Caravanserai in Burgas
Ottoman Empire period. Caravanserai in Burgas (today territory of Bulgaria). Couryard of the Caravanserai, resting place for travelers. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Cholet

Background imageEave Collection: Pagoda of Zojoji, Akabane, from the series One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo

Pagoda of Zojoji, Akabane, from the series One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo (woodblock print)
1766560 Pagoda of Zojoji, Akabane, from the series One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo (woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Background imageEave Collection: Detail of melting snow hanging from roof, Nulato, Alaska, USA

Detail of melting snow hanging from roof, Nulato, Alaska, USA
Detail photograph of melting snow hanging from the eave of a log cabin on a sunny day in winter; Nulato, Interior Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Background imageEave Collection: Working Class Welcome

Working Class Welcome
From the Mining Districts - - Whos im, Bill ? - A stranger ! - Eave arf a brick at im. Date: 1854

Background imageEave Collection: Mexico, San Miguel de Allende. Gargoyle on building eave

Mexico, San Miguel de Allende. Gargoyle on building eave. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageEave Collection: Traditional house with upturned eaves, Zhenyuan, Guizhou, China

Traditional house with upturned eaves, Zhenyuan, Guizhou, China

Background imageEave Collection: NEW ORLEANS: BUILDINGS. Buildings on the corner of Dumaine and Bourbon Streets in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS: BUILDINGS. Buildings on the corner of Dumaine and Bourbon Streets in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1938

Background imageEave Collection: The Martin, illustration from A History of British Birds by William Yarrell

The Martin, illustration from A History of British Birds by William Yarrell
XJF486301 The Martin, illustration from A History of British Birds by William Yarrell, first published 1843 (woodcut) by Yarrell

Background imageEave Collection: Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica), young begging for food in nest under eave, Taiwan, Asia

Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica), young begging for food in nest under eave, Taiwan, Asia

Background imageEave Collection: OREGON: LOG CABIN, c1900. Settlers on the frontier in northeastern Oregon posing

OREGON: LOG CABIN, c1900. Settlers on the frontier in northeastern Oregon posing in front of their log cabin home. Photographed c1900

Background imageEave Collection: Supermarine Commercial Amphibian G-EAVE

Supermarine Commercial Amphibian G-EAVE
Supermarine Commercial Amphibian, G-EAVE

Background imageEave Collection: Delichon urbica, house martin

Delichon urbica, house martin
Watercolour by Henrik Gr� ld (1924-5)

Background imageEave Collection: Ca d Zan from Front Terrace

Ca d Zan from Front Terrace

Background imageEave Collection: Heavy rain falls on the metal roof of Sirena Biological Station in Corcovado National Park

Heavy rain falls on the metal roof of Sirena Biological Station in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Background imageEave Collection: SERBIA, Belgrade. Pedestrian Knez Mihailova Street / Building Detail

SERBIA, Belgrade. Pedestrian Knez Mihailova Street / Building Detail

Background imageEave Collection: Nova Scotia, Canada. Lunenburg architechture

Nova Scotia, Canada. Lunenburg architechture

Background imageEave Collection: China, Suzhou. Lantern at the Master-of-Nets Garden (Wangshi Yuan)

China, Suzhou. Lantern at the Master-of-Nets Garden (Wangshi Yuan)

Background imageEave Collection: Asia, China, Beijing. Forbidden Palace roof ornamentation

Asia, China, Beijing. Forbidden Palace roof ornamentation
Asia, China, Beijing.Forbidden Palace roof ornamentation

Background imageEave Collection: Marble bridge over pond

Marble bridge over pond

Background imageEave Collection: Pagoda reflected in pond, Valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Pagoda reflected in pond, Valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Background imageEave Collection: Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) adults and immature, sheltering beneath eaves of bothy, North Uist

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) adults and immature, sheltering beneath eaves of bothy, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, may

Background imageEave Collection: European Hornet (Vespa crabro) nest, under house eaves, Oxfordshire, England, september

European Hornet (Vespa crabro) nest, under house eaves, Oxfordshire, England, september

Background imageEave Collection: European Hornet (Vespa crabro) adults, at entrance of nest under house eaves, Oxfordshire

European Hornet (Vespa crabro) adults, at entrance of nest under house eaves, Oxfordshire, England, september

Background imageEave Collection: House Martin (Delichon urbica) juveniles, group inspecting potential nestsites under house roof

House Martin (Delichon urbica) juveniles, group inspecting potential nestsites under house roof prior to autumn migration, Powys, Wales, august

Background imageEave Collection: Japan, Kyoto, Soaring Gate of Temple

Japan, Kyoto, Soaring Gate of Temple

Background imageEave Collection: Japan, Kyoto, Pagoda in Autumn colour

Japan, Kyoto, Pagoda in Autumn colour

Background imageEave Collection: House Martin - in flight approaching nests on underside of house - Southern Spain

House Martin - in flight approaching nests on underside of house - Southern Spain
DK-345 House Martin - in flight approaching nests on underside of house Southern Spain Delichon urbica David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageEave Collection: Colourful house, St

Colourful house, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Caribbean, West Indies, Central America

Background imageEave Collection: Nagas (sacred snakes) decoration on temple roof

Nagas (sacred snakes) decoration on temple roof, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Background imageEave Collection: Wihan roof detail

Wihan roof detail, Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageEave Collection: Toraja house

Toraja house, Toraja area, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia


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The eave, a timeless architectural feature, has graced structures across the globe throughout history. In the Ottoman Empire era, caravanserais in Burgas sheltered weary travelers under their protective eaves. Meanwhile, in Edo-era Japan, the Pagoda of Zojoji stood tall with its elegant eave captured beautifully in a woodblock print. No matter the location or social class, the eave welcomed all. Working-class communities found solace beneath its comforting shade and sought refuge from daily toils. San Miguel de Allende showcased an intriguing gargoyle perched on a building's eave, adding character to Mexico's vibrant streets. From China's traditional houses with upturned eaves in Zhenyuan to Alaska's Nulato where melting snow delicately hung from roofs' edges - each displaying unique interpretations of this architectural element. Even across continents and oceans, the eave left its mark. Greenwich Park witnessed countless moments as people strolled beneath towering trees that gracefully extended their branches over park benches and pathways. In New Orleans' bustling streets cornering Dumaine and Bourbon Streets stood buildings adorned with intricate details along their prominent eaves - a testament to the city's rich history and culture. Nature too found harmony within these structures; Pacific Swallows nestled under Taiwan's sturdy rooflines while young birds eagerly begged for food beneath protective eaves. As settlers ventured into America's frontier like Harpers Ferry in West Virginia or northeastern Oregon log cabins circa 1900s - they relied on sturdy roofs with dependable overhangs for shelter against nature’s elements. Whether it be historical landmarks or humble abodes worldwide, one thing remains certain: The humble yet essential presence of an unassuming architectural detail known as the eave.