Folly Collection (page 8)

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

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

Plate 13 from the Disparates : A Way of Flying, ca. 1816-23 (published 1864)

China bird, and Japan sugar basket, 1845. Creator: John Wykeham Archer
China bird, and Japan sugar basket, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford

Etruscan vases, Chinese vessels, &c. 1845. Creator: Unknown
Etruscan vases, Chinese vessels, &c. 1845. Items from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford

Peruvian drinking cup, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Peruvian drinking cup, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford, who was also an art collector and patron of works of decorative art

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 Vestibule, Lansdown Tower, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Vestibule, Lansdown Tower, 1845. Interior of an architectural folly built for British art collector William Beckford near Bath, Somerset. It was designed by Henry Goodridge

Lansdown Tower and garden, 1845. Creator: Smyth
Lansdown Tower and garden, 1845. View of the tower of an architectural folly built for British art collector William Beckford near Bath, Somerset. It was designed by Henry Goodridge

The Etruscan Library, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Etruscan Library, 1845. Interior of Lansdown Tower, an architectural folly built for British art collector William Beckford near Bath, Somerset

Rare Chinese coffee-pot, 1845. Creator: John Wykeham Archer
Rare Chinese coffee-pot, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford, who was also an art collector and patron of works of decorative art

Rare Venetian glass, 1845. Creator: John Wykeham Archer
Rare Venetian glass, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford, who was also an art collector and patron of works of decorative art

Rare old India China stork, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Rare old India China stork, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford, who was also an art collector and patron of works of decorative art

Statue of St. Antony, of Padua - by Rossi, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Statue of St. Antony, of Padua - by Rossi, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford

Interior of the Lantern, Lansdown Tower, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Lantern, Lansdown Tower, 1845. Interior of an architectural folly built for British art collector William Beckford near Bath, Somerset. It was designed by Henry Goodridge

Lansdown Tower - the Scarlet Drawing-Room, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Lansdown Tower - the Scarlet Drawing-Room, 1845. Interior of an architectural folly built for British art collector William Beckford near Bath, Somerset. It was designed by Henry Goodridge

The Swallows Nest castle perched on Aurora Cliff, Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine, Europe

Portrait of the Duke of Alva, from a Series of Tazza Designs, ca. 1588

Pride (Superbia), from the series The Seven Deadly Sins, 1558

Eaglehurst Tower, Hampshire, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Eaglehurst Tower, Hampshire, 1844. View of Luttrells Tower, a folly which stands on the shore of the Solent, near the grounds of Eaglehurst House and the village of Calshot

Macaroon Folly Creation Date: 1935

Temple of Amour, 1907. Creator: Constantin Mitrofanovitsh Florinsky
Temple of Amour, 1907

THE WEIGHING HOUSE
The Weighing House, or degrees of Folly Date: circa 1733

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CHAMPION LOUDWELL FOLLY Owned by Folly. Date: 1964

Design for a Naumachia, in the gardens at Chateau d Enghien, Belgium, 1782

Arcadian Landscape with several Figures and a Statue of Diana, 18th century

Design for a Frontispiece, 1782. Creator: Claude Louis Chatelet
Design for a Frontispiece, 1782

Design for a Triumphal Arch for the Gardens at Chateau d Enghien, Belgium, 1782

Belvedere Castle, and people sunbathing, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Belvedere Castle, and people sunbathing, Central Park

Ireland, County Carlow, Tullow, Altamont Garden and house, Temple Folly in what is known as The Sunset Field

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Italy, Sicily, Taormina, Via Bagnoli Croce, Villa Comunale, A building in Trevelyan Public Gardens

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Italy, Sicily, Taormina, Via Bagnoli Croce, Villa Comunale, A building in Trevelyan Public Gardens

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Ireland, County Derry, Mussenden Temple, Built as a library and modelled on the Temple of Vesta in Italy

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Ireland, County Derry, Mussenden Temple, Built as a library and modelled on the Temple of Vesta in Italy

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Ireland, County Derry, Mussenden Temple, Built as a library and modelled on the Temple of Vesta in Italy

With Anger Foaming... from Benevolent Epistle, 1790. 1790. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
With Anger Foaming... from Benevolent Epistle, 1790

Temple at Strawberry Hill, from Sketches from Nature, 1822. 1822
Temple at Strawberry Hill, from " Sketches from Nature", 1822

Plate 35, from World in Miniature, 1816. 1816. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Plate 35, from " World in Miniature", 1816

Gateshead NE40 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Gateshead NE40 4

Scene from Robinson Crusoe at the Folly Theatre, London. Date: 1876

Halswell House and Grounds, Somerset, c1768, (1944). Creator: John Inigo Richards
Halswell House and Grounds, Somerset, c1768, (1944). View of Halswell House which was built for Sir Halswell Tynte in 1689

Scenes in Druid Hill Park, 1874. Creator: James H. Richardson
Scenes in Druid Hill Park, 1874. Waterfall, drinking fountain, boating lake and bandstand in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Druid-Hill Park lies immediately on the northern suburbs of the city

This-All This Was In The Olden Time Long Ago, c1877-1906, (1906). Creator: St George Hare
This-All This Was In The Olden Time Long Ago, c1877-1906, (1906). Watercolour by Irish artist St George Hare (1857-1933). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours"

Meadow Port Arches, Prospect Park, c1880s. Creator: Unknown
Meadow Port Arches, Prospect Park, c1880s. Meadowport Arch in Prospect Park, New York, USA, was built 1868-1870. It is a limestone folly with 100-foot tunnel. Stereocard

One of the so called Victorian Follies inside the public garden Parco Duca di Cesaro, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Farm animals in a Classical landscape, 1684 (oil on canvas)
BAL234922 Farm animals in a Classical landscape, 1684 (oil on canvas) by Roos, Johann Heinrich (1631-85); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; German, out of copyright

St. Francis Renounces his Fathers Goods and Earthly Wealth, 1297-99 (fresco)
XIR63343 St. Francis Renounces his Fathers Goods and Earthly Wealth, 1297-99 (fresco) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337); San Francesco, Upper Church, Assisi

The Jealous Wall, Belvedere House And Gardens, Co Westmeath, Ireland, Irelands Largest Man-Made Folly

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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.