Folly Collection (page 7)

Illustration from the Magazine of Garden Gems by G Van Laar
497799 Illustration from the Magazine of Garden Gems by G Van Laar, 1802 (colour litho) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cicada and the Ant, illustration for Fables of La Fontaine (1621-95)
498830 The Cicada and the Ant, illustration for Fables of La Fontaine (1621-95), published by H. Fournier Aine, 1838 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451153 Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Time and Chance happeneth to all alike, 1901 (oil on canvas)
PNH371949 Time and Chance happeneth to all alike, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); 86x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chapel at the Villa di Celle, 1703 (photo)
BEN276627 Chapel at the Villa di Celle, 1703 (photo) by Italian School, (18th century); Villa di Celle, Pistoia, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

View of the Bridge and the Temple of Venus in the Gardens at West Wycombe
STC172927 View of the Bridge and the Temple of Venus in the Gardens at West Wycombe, from Jardins Anglo-Chinois a la Mode, by George Louis le Rouge

Plan of the English Landscape Garden of the Duke of Praslin in Neuilly-sur-Seine
ARH199717 Plan of the English Landscape Garden of the Duke of Praslin in Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1788 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by French School

Visitors viewing the Palm House at Kew Palace, c. 1860s (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC201072 Visitors viewing the Palm House at Kew Palace, c.1860s (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Firework display at the Jardin de Tivoli, c. 1826 (engraving)
5864417 Firework display at the Jardin de Tivoli, c.1826 (engraving) by Garneray, Jean Francois (1755-1837) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beckfords Tower or Lansdown Tower, Bath, Somerset (coloured photo)
5999840 Beckfords Tower or Lansdown Tower, Bath, Somerset (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beckfords Tower or Lansdown Tower, Bath, Somerset)

Chiswick, design for the cascade as built (pen and ink over pencil on paper)
5926003 Chiswick, design for the cascade as built (pen and ink over pencil on paper) by Kent, William (1684-1748); 18.6x23.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Royal Thames Yacht Club (engraving)
1588410 Royal Thames Yacht Club (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Thames Yacht Club. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 June 1863)

The new Bagnio in the Gardens at Chiswick House
1280622 The new Bagnio in the Gardens at Chiswick House, from Vitruvius Britannicus or The British Architect by Colen Campbell (engraving) by English School

A Fool and His Folly (litho)
1603283 A Fool and His Folly (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fool and His Folly. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 June 1891)

Two Fools and Their Folly (engraving)
1626223 Two Fools and Their Folly (engraving) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Fools and Their Folly)

Folly Embellishes Withered Old Age with the Adornments of Youth, 18th Century (litho)
5208515 Folly Embellishes Withered Old Age with the Adornments of Youth, 18th Century (litho) by Coypel, Charles Antoine (1694-1752) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bath and its Baths in their Palmy Days (engraving)
1041820 Bath and its Baths in their Palmy Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bath and its Baths in their Palmy Days)

The Hermitage at Selborne, 1777 (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
779770 The Hermitage at Selborne, 1777 (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Grimm, Samuel Hieronymous (1733-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Listening to the Nightingale (chromolitho)
1056247 Listening to the Nightingale (chromolitho) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Listening to the Nightingale)

When Lovely Women Stoops to Folly (colour litho)
1048301 When Lovely Women Stoops to Folly (colour litho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: When Lovely Women Stoops to Folly)

The Garden on the Hill Side, Castle Combe, from The Gardens of England
STC171103 The Garden on the Hill Side, Castle Combe, from The Gardens of England, published 1857 (colour litho) by Brooke, E

The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1771: A Pleasure Palace Dedicated to Bacchus, 1771

Clock and Kettle Tea Maker shown at The Fantasies and Follies Exhibition at Brighton. Picture taken 27th April 1971

Belmont House, Uxbridge, London, The bathing pool entrance in the garden. Circa 1931

L amour, 1777. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
L amour, 1777. [Love]

La folie, 1777. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
La folie, 1777

The Authors Benefit: Pasquin, 1736. Creator: Unknown
The Authors Benefit: Pasquin, 1736

Plate 16 from the Disparates : Wounds heal quicker than hasty words, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate 18 from the Disparates : Birds of a feather flock together, ca
Plate 18 from the Disparates :Birds of a feather flock together, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate 11 from the Disparates : Poor Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate 9 from the Disparates : General folly, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)
Plate 9 from the Disparates :General folly, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate D from the Disparates : Fools- or Little Bulls - folly, ca. 1816-23 (published 1877)

Plate 4 from the Disparates : Simpleton, ca. 1816-23 (published between 1854-63)

Plate 12 from the Disparates : If Marion will dance, then she has... ca
Plate 12 from the Disparates : If Marion will dance, then she has to take the consequences, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate 5 from the Disparates : Flying Folly, ca. 1816-23 (private printing ca. 1854)
Plate 5 from the Disparates : Flying Folly, ca. 1816-23 (private printing ca.1854)

Plate 7 from the Disparates : Disorderly Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate 6 from the Disparates : It is amazing-and we were made by God, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate 2 from the Disparates : Folly of Fear, ca. 1816-23 (published ca. 1848)

Plate 1 from the Disparates : Feminine folly. ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate 17 from the Disparates : Loyalty, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate 8 from the Disparates : The men in sacks, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Disparates (Los Proverbios), ca. 1816-23 (published 1864). Creator: Francisco Goya
Disparates (Los Proverbios), ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate D from the Disparates : Fools- or Little Bulls - fo... ca
Plate D from the Disparates : Fools- or Little Bulls - folly, ca. 1816-23 (published before 1877)

Plate C from the Disparates : Animal Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published before 1877)

Plate B from the Disparates : Punctual Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published before 1877)
Plate B from the Disparates :Punctual Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published before 1877)

Plate A from the Disparates : Well-Known Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published before 1877)
Plate A from the Disparates :Well-Known Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published before 1877)

Plate 15 from the Disparates : Clear Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

Plate 14 from the Disparates : Carnival Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

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"Folly: A Journey Through Architectural Whimsy" Step into the enchanting world of folly, where imagination and creativity reign supreme. From the captivating view of a folly in Roundhay Park to the intricate Flemish Proverbs depicted on canvas, each piece tells a unique story. In Bodnant Gardens, roses bloom gracefully beside the charming Pin Mill, creating a picture-perfect scene that transports you to another time. Meanwhile, Stourhead in Wiltshire beckons with its grandeur and elegance, showcasing nature's beauty alongside man-made marvels. Venturing across continents, we find ourselves at Mitchells Corn Palace in South Dakota. This vibrant structure adorned with corn kernels celebrates agricultural abundance while leaving visitors in awe of its audacity. Scrabo Hill Tower stands tall amidst Co. Down's breathtaking landscape, offering panoramic views that make one feel on top of the world. Blaise Castle takes us back to medieval times with its stone walls and mysterious allure. As we journey further north to Oban's Ardconnel Terrace, McCaig Tower stands proudly overlooking Scotland's rugged coastline. Its circular design is reminiscent of ancient Roman amphitheaters but serves no practical purpose other than capturing hearts with its architectural splendor. Broadway Tower emerges from Worcestershire's Cotswold drystone wall at sunrise like a fairytale come true. Its silhouette against the golden sky evokes feelings of wonder and magic. Hidden within Glen Esk lies a stone-built folly nestled among woodland habitat—a secret retreat for those seeking solace and tranquility amid nature's embrace during October days. Leith Hill Tower offers an opportunity to climb high above Surrey's countryside and witness breathtaking vistas stretching as far as the eye can see—an experience that leaves visitors feeling both humbled and inspired by nature’s majesty. Finally, Gothic Folly Tower at Wimpole Hall Estate enchants all who lay eyes upon it—its intricate details whispering tales of a bygone era, where dreams and imagination knew no bounds.