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Plan and elevation for a Gothic cottage
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Plan and elevation for a Gothic cottage
Plan and elevation for a Gothic cottage. Floorplan shows parlor, dining room, hall, kitchen, larder and scullery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1816
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of Arts, published in London in 1816, showcases a captivating plan and elevation of a Gothic cottage. The floorplan reveals an intriguing layout, featuring a parlor, dining room, hall, kitchen, larder, and scullery. The Gothic style, popular during the Regency era, is characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and other distinctively medieval features. The scene outside the cottage is equally intriguing. A Prussian army, victorious in the Battle of Waterloo against Napoleon Bonaparte, is depicted in the background. Soldiers are shown securing a coach and carriage, likely claiming it as booty. A major, dressed in military attire, stands proudly atop a horse, overseeing the scene. The driver and coachman, dressed in traditional uniforms, look on with a mixture of relief and apprehension. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into history, capturing the essence of the Gothic architectural style, the aftermath of a major military battle, and the social hierarchy of the time. The Regency aristocracy and landed gentry would have been drawn to such a design for their country estates, seeking to evoke the romantic allure of the medieval past. This beautiful engraving remains a testament to the enduring appeal of Gothic architecture and the rich history of the period.
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