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Plaster Work Collection

Plaster work has long been admired for its intricate and captivating designs, and the Hardwick Old Hall is no exception

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Atauriques

Atauriques (Moorish plaster work) in the Nasrid palace showing the shield of al Ahmur used as a decorative theme, Alhambra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Hardwick Old Hall

Hardwick Old Hall
The ruins of the Old Hall started in 1586 but never completed. The remains contain excellent original plasterwork

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Details of the Carving and Plaster-Work in the Oak Room (b / w photo)

Details of the Carving and Plaster-Work in the Oak Room (b / w photo)
3102666 Details of the Carving and Plaster-Work in the Oak Room (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Details of the Carving and Plaster-Work in the Oak Room)

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Plaster-Work on a House at Wyvenhoe (b / w photo)

Plaster-Work on a House at Wyvenhoe (b / w photo)
6015787 Plaster-Work on a House at Wyvenhoe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plaster-Work on a House at Wyvenhoe)

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: A fine example of the interior of a traditional Swahili

A fine example of the interior of a traditional Swahili house in Lamu Town. The extraordinary skill of the local craftsmen is an important legacy of Afro-Arab architecture in the Swahili style

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: A fine example of decorative Lamu plasterwork gracing

A fine example of decorative Lamu plasterwork gracing the interior wall of an old stone house. The extraordinary skill of these craftsmen is an important legacy of Afro-Arab architecture in

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Prempeh I - son of the late King of Ashanti

Prempeh I - son of the late King of Ashanti
Otumfuo Nana Prempeh I (1870-1931), (Kwaku Dua III Asamu) - an Asantehene ruler of the Oyoko Abohyen Dynasty of the Akan state of Ashanti. circa 1910s

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: SUN INN SAFFRON WALDEN

SUN INN SAFFRON WALDEN
The historic Sun Inn, which dates from the 15th century, remarkable for its external 17th century decorative plasterwork pargetting, Saffron Walden, England. Date: 15th century

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Germany, Bavaria, Munich. Ornate stucco or plasterwork adorning the front of a house in the city

Germany, Bavaria, Munich. Ornate stucco or plasterwork adorning the front of a house in the city

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Surrounded by a massive 20 to 30-foot high wall

Surrounded by a massive 20 to 30-foot high wall, old Sana a is one of the worlds oldest inhabited cities. Several stone and brick buildings date back to the 11th Century AD; many are over 400 years

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Seville Alcazar - Patio de las Doncellas

Seville Alcazar - Patio de las Doncellas

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Saffron Walden - Old Houses on Church Street

Saffron Walden - Old Houses on Church Street
Saffron Walden, Essex - Old Houses on Church Street Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Calgarth Hall Ceiling

Calgarth Hall Ceiling
Part of the ornate plasterwork ceilings in one of the bedrooms of CALGARTH HALL, Lake Windermere, Cumbria, England. Date: 16th century

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Calgarth Hall Heraldry

Calgarth Hall Heraldry
Plasterwork in the old kitchen of CALGARTH HALL, on the banks of Lake Windermere, Cumbria, England, bearing the armourial shields of Christopher Philipson and Elizabeth Wyvil. Date: 16th century

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Children by an ornate doorway

Children by an ornate doorway
Five children sitting and standing beside an ornate doorway - Algeria

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: The Casino, Tunis, Tunisia

The Casino, Tunis, Tunisia
The Facade of the Casino at Tunis, Tunisia with fabulous French Art Nouveau plaster reliefwork surrounding the entrance and a minaret style tower

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Detail of the fine mirror and plaster work found in the Sheesh Mahal

Detail of the fine mirror and plaster work found in the Sheesh Mahal (mirrored hall) (hall of mirrors), the City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Raised gilded plaster work on painted wall

Raised gilded plaster work on painted wall, Kuchaman Fort, Kuchaman, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Original old stained glass windows and raised gilded plasterwork

Original old stained glass windows and raised gilded plasterwork, Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Window and shutters, Old Town, Nice, Cote d Azur, Alpes Maritimes, Provence

Window and shutters, Old Town, Nice, Cote d Azur, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, France, Europe

Background imagePlaster Work Collection: Fonte do Ribeirao (Ribeirao fountain), Sao Luis, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Fonte do Ribeirao (Ribeirao fountain), Sao Luis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maranhao, Brazil, South America


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Plaster work has long been admired for its intricate and captivating designs, and the Hardwick Old Hall is no exception. This historical site showcases stunning Atauriques plasterwork that leaves visitors in awe. One cannot help but marvel at the detail of the Koranic phrase delicately etched into the stucco, a testament to the craftsmanship of yesteryears. The grandeur of this place is further enhanced by its surroundings - a massive 20 to 30-foot high wall encloses it, creating an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue. Inside, one can explore various rooms adorned with exquisite plasterwork. The Oak Room stands out with its mesmerizing carving and plaster-work, as captured beautifully in a black and white photograph. Venturing beyond Hardwick Old Hall, we find ourselves admiring another masterpiece - the Plaster-Work on a House at Wyvenhoe showcased in yet another striking monochrome image. Its elegance speaks volumes about the rich history embedded within these walls. Traveling across continents brings us to a fine example of interior design in traditional Swahili architecture. The decorative plasterwork found here is simply breathtaking; it effortlessly combines beauty with functionality. Meanwhile, Prempeh I's legacy lives on through his son's reign as King of Ashanti. His palace boasts impressive plasterwork that reflects their cultural heritage while exuding regality fit for royalty. In Saffron Walden's SUN INN lies yet another gem - ornate stucco or plasterwork adorning houses along Munich streets in Bavaria, Germany. These intricate designs add charm to an already picturesque cityscape. Not limited to buildings alone, decorative plasterwork finds itself complemented by zellij tiles elsewhere too. Their harmonious blend creates an enchanting ambiance wherever they are found. Finally, Abdul Malik Bilali captivates listeners as he recites verses from the Holy Quran amidst beautiful surroundings embellished with delicate plasterwork patterns.