Octagonal Collection

Ely Cathedral in the snow by Ernest Uden
Ely Cathedral pictured in the snow

Manhattan Beach Pier at sunset, completed 1920, Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium (octagonal building, end of pier), Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America, North America

Moroccan Harem - three women of the Harem seated on a fine carpet with a young child and surrounded with lush plants and octagonal Mother-of-pearl inlaid table and comfortable cushions

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
The magnificent cathedral at Ely, Cambridgeshire, known affectionately as the Ship of the Fens. The present cathedral was started by Abbot Simeon (1082-1094, brother of Walkelin)

Market Cross
Grade I listed market cross, now housing Wymondhams tourist information centre. Norfolk. IoE 386170

Steps at the Vatican Museum, The Vatican City, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. Artist: FC Varley
Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely is known locally as the ship of the Fens because of its prominent shape

Bridge connecting buildings at Hertford College, Oxford
A new feature at Oxford: the bridge which will connect the old and new buildings of Hertford College, New College Lane, Oxford. The design for the bridge was by the architect Sir T. G. Jackson RA

USA, Deep South, Mississippi, Natchez, Longwood, historic antebellum octagonal mansion

Mark Twains Study, Elmira, New York State, USA. The octagonal summer house where the American author wrote many of his books. He spent many summers in Elmira, and is buried there. Date: circa 1930

The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London 1616. View of the Globe by the Dutch engraver, Claes Jansz Visscher (1587-1652) draughtsman, engraver, cartographer

The Naze Tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Naze Tower at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. An historic landmark, it was built on the cliffs in 1721 by Trinity House as a navigation mark to guide shipping

Nelsons Tower, Forres, from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between
STC267587 Nelsons Tower, Forres, from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825, published 1821 (coloured engraving) by Daniell

Aerial view of Castel del Monte white castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Apulia, Italy

Low angle view of the white castle of Castel del Monte among yellow flower, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Castel del Monte, Apulia, Italy

Elbow chair, 1908-9 (wood)
847261 Elbow chair, 1908-9 (wood); height: 82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: With horseshoe toprail above perforated panel flanks, the octagonal seat with lightly dished surface)

Venus in her Bath surrounded by Nymphs and Cupids, mid-18th century. Creator: Francois Boucher
Venus in her Bath surrounded by Nymphs and Cupids, mid-18th century

Large Flowerpiece with Precious Urns, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Antoine Monnoyer
Large Flowerpiece with Precious Urns, late 17th-early 18th century

Unknown woman, early-mid 19th century. Creator: William Egley
Unknown woman, early-mid 19th century

Unknown gentleman, 1835. Creator: William Egley
Unknown gentleman, 1835

St John the Evangelist. Creator: Massimo Stanzione
St John the Evangelist, Unknown date

Martyr, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Martyr, c17th century

Agra Fort, The Jasmine Tower, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Agra Fort, The Jasmine Tower, Late 1860s

Family Crests, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Family Crests, Late 19th century

Hof van Sonoy in Alkmaar, 1724. Creator: Abraham Meyling
Hof van Sonoy in Alkmaar, 1724. View of the octagonal tower. In the foreground a canal with a bridge on the right. Cornelis Pronk (rejected attribution)

Interior of Sienna Cathedral - the octagon pulpit of white marble, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Interior of Sienna Cathedral, [Italy] - the octagon pulpit of white marble, 1860. The pulpit, ...supported by a circle of eight columns, with one in the centre

David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, 1629-1698, 1690. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
David Klocker Ehrenstrahl, 1629-1698, 1690

Trevi Fountain, seen from the West, 1787-1811. Creator: Victor Jean Nicolle
Trevi Fountain, seen from the West, 1787-1811. The Fontana di Trevi in Rome, with walkers in the foreground

The church in Buren, 1728. Creator: Jan Ekels the Elder
The church in Buren, 1728. Church in Gelderland dating from the 14th century. The first of the two octagonal tower segments was added by Italian architect Alexander Pasqualini in the 1540s

Nun, 1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Nun, 1657

Monk standing, 1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Monk standing, 1657

Nun, 1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Nun, 1657. Standing nun, probably a member of the Dominican or the Premonstratensian Order, in octagonal frame

Monk with rosary beads, 1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Monk with rosary beads, 1657. Standing brother, with habit of the Order of the Crosiers, in an octagonal frame

Priest at an altar, 1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Priest at an altar, 1657. Priest in a chasubler. On the floor: Serodt, KhHDMHLH and Lijuerev (Lijucrev?) above the window. It is not known what the characters stand for

Monk standing with a staff, c.1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Monk standing with a staff, c.1657. Brother with a habit of the Order of the Crosiers, in an octagonal frame

Monk standing with a rosary, c.1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Monk standing with a rosary, c.1657. Brother with a habit of the Order of the Crosiers, in an octagonal frame

Monk kneeling at an altar, 1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Monk kneeling at an altar, 1657. Brother with a habit of the Order of the Crosiers, in an octagonal frame

Frederik III, 1625-1682. Creator: Abraham Wuchters
Frederik III, 1625-1682

St. Luke's Temporary Church, Camden-Road, Holloway, 1856. Creator: Unknown
St. Luke's Temporary Church, Camden-Road, Holloway, [London], 1856. The design of the building is novel, being in form a rotunda

Portrait of Lubbert Gerritsz (1535-1612), after c.1607. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Lubbert Gerritsz (1535-1612), after c.1607

Zion Church, Covesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, 1935. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Zion Church, Covesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, 1935

Octagonal Table, c. 1941. Creator: Peter C. Ustinoff
Octagonal Table, c. 1941

Box, between 1801 and 1850. Creator: Unknown
Box, between 1801 and 1850

The Chapel Royal, Windsor Castle, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Chapel Royal, Windsor Castle, 1854. The alterations...have been made, under the directions of her Majesty and Prince Albert, by Mr

Sketch for the town hall of Suresnes: Circle of bacchantes (central ceiling), 1898. Creator: Edouard Michel Lancon
Sketch for the town hall of Suresnes: Circle of bacchantes (central ceiling), 1898

Octagon Villa, Antigua, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Octagon Villa, Antigua, 1850. This neat specimen of house-building in Antigua is the property and country residence of Andrew Coltart, Esq. It is situated one mile from St

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Sonobe Zaemon in the play "Shin Usuyuki Monogatari... c. 1779. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Sonobe Zaemon in the play "Shin Usuyuki Monogatari, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eighth Month, 1779, Japan, c. 1779

Feast of the Gods: Ceiling Design, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Feast of the Gods: Ceiling Design, n.d

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"Discover the beauty of octagonal architecture around the world. From the stunning Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, adorned with snow by Ernest Uden, to the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier at sunset, witness the elegance of its Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium. Step into a Moroccan Harem and immerse yourself in its unique octagonal design. Marvel at the grandeur of Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, a true masterpiece that stands tall throughout history. Admire the intricate details of Market Cross and be captivated by the symmetrical steps at Vatican Museum in Rome. Travel back to 1924-1926 as FC Varley's artistry comes alive within Ely Cathedral's walls. Experience architectural brilliance as you cross bridges connecting buildings at Hertford College, Oxford. Journey through time in Mississippi's Deep South and explore Natchez's historic antebellum mansion - Longwood - boasting an impressive octagonal structure. Visit Mark Twain's Study in Elmira, New York State for a glimpse into his creative sanctuary. Ascend The Naze Tower in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex for breathtaking panoramic views or gaze upon Nelson’s Tower from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between. . Uncover these remarkable structures that showcase both innovation and timeless beauty. "