Embellishment Collection

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Greece, Crete, Knossos, Dolphin fresco in the Queens Megaron, Knossos Palace

The Improvement to Paris by the Metro, from La Caricature, 19th June 1886
XIR124080 The Improvement to Paris by the Metro, from La Caricature, 19th June 1886 (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Images of deities on the wall of Kesava Temple, Keshava Temple, Hoysala style, Somnathpur, Somanathapura, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

Down Cathedral historical burial place of St Patrick
In the period following St Patricks death in 461 AD the Hill of Down came to be regarded as his traditional burial place. Down Cathedral is known as the historical burial place of Saint Patrick

Richly Embellished Goblet. Creator: Mathis Zundt
Richly Embellished Goblet

Colourful hat for sale, Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Shakrisabz, Colourful hat for sale

Christmas tree decorated with angels Decorate Christmas tree angels, Christmas, angels, candles, fir, Merry Christmas

Stucco ceiling with Venus, Stabian spas, ancient city of Pompeii, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe
IMB4915667 Stucco ceiling with Venus, Stabian spas, ancient city of Pompeii, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe by Roman (1st century AD); (add.info.: Stucco ceiling with Venus, Stabian spas)

An Ellik Kala gateway, Ellik Kala, Khorezm, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistam, Khorezm, An Ellik Kala gateway, Ellik Kala

Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum, Samarkand
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum

The arch in the Coronation Hall, in the Ark Fortress, Registan Square, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, The arch in the Coronation Hall, in the Ark Fortress, Registan Square

Puff cake dessert with berries garnished with caramel, Italy

Embellishment of Platerias Street, Charles III enters Madrid
Attributed to Lorenzo de Quiros (1717-1789). Spanish painter. Embellishment of the Platerias Street (Main Street) on the occasion of the entry of Charles III in Madrid, circa 1760. Detail

Embellishment of Plaza Mayor, Charles III enters Madrid
Embellishment of the Puerta del Sol on the occasion of the entry into Madrid of Charles III, circa 1760. Attributed to Lorenzo de Quiros (1717-1789). History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Leaf and Scroll, c. 1938. Creator: Thomas Dooley
Leaf and Scroll, c. 1938

Decoration of a Casket, c. 1535 (pen & ink on paper)
930360 Decoration of a Casket, c.1535 (pen & ink on paper) by Bandinelli, Baccio (1488-1560); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Advertisement for the Parisian department store Printemps, 1911 (colour litho)
CHT257940 Advertisement for the Parisian department store Printemps, 1911 (colour litho) by Lelong, Rene (1871-1933); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A picturesque Catholic festival in Asmara (Eritrea) (colour litho)
2809254 A picturesque Catholic festival in Asmara (Eritrea) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A picturesque Catholic festival in Asmara (Eritrea)

Cautionary warning to those giving evidence to be truthful (colour litho)
5999898 Cautionary warning to those giving evidence to be truthful (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl in a fishtail dress (colour photo)
3095008 Girl in a fishtail dress (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a fishtail dress. Postcard, early 20th century)

Exterior detail of Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Khiva, Exterior detail of Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala

Italy, Campania, Naples, Belltower on building in courtyard of Palazzo Del Conservatorio Dello Spirito Santo

Greece, Pyrgi, Decorative exterior wall of a building in the village of Pyrgi

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Greece, Crete, Knossos, Dolphin fresco in the Queens Megaron, Knossos Palace

The Money Tree in woodland at Aira Force, near Glenridding, Lake Ullswater, Lake District
England, Cumbria, Lake District, The Money Tree in woodland at Aira Force, near Glenridding

Colourful Suzani textile, cotton hand embroidered needlework, for sale, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful Suzani textile, cotton hand embroidered needlework for sale

Colourful ceiling in an iwan in the harem, Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli
Uzbekistan, Khiva, Colourful ceiling in an iwan in the harem, Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala

Turkey, Anatolia, Ephesus, Mosaic on the floor of one of the terrace houses

Interior of Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Entrance to Interior of Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Alphabet penmanship calligraphy 1881
Real PenWork, Self Instructor in Penmanship. Copyright 1881 by the Publishers Knowles and Maxim, Pittsfield, Mass

Stone Nandi statue, Chamundi Hill, Mysore, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

Gothic rose window of the parish church of St John, 14th century, Osnabruck, Lower Saxony, Germany

Renaissance No 3 Plate Lxxvi From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Celtic No 1 Plate Lxiii From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Elizabethan No 1 Plate Lxxxiii From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Renaissance No 8 Plate Lxxxi From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Renaissance No 9 Plate Lxxxii From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Renaissance No 2 Plate Lxxv From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Elizabethan No 2 Plate Lxxxiv From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Title Page From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Savage Tribes No 3 Plate Iii From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Leaves And Flowers From Nature No 3 Plate Xciii From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Leaves And Flowers From Nature No 10 Plate C From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Leaves And Flowers From Nature No 8 Plate Xcviii From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Leaves And Flowers From Nature No 1 Plate Xci From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Leaves And Flowers From Nature No 6 Plate Xcvi From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Leaves And Flowers From Nature No 4 Plate Xciv From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

Leaves And Flowers From Nature No 9 Plate Xcix From The Grammar Of Ornament By Owen Jones Published By Day & Son London 1865

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"Embellishment: A Journey Through Art and Architecture" Step into the world of embellishment, where artistry and creativity intertwine to create breathtaking masterpieces. From the grandeur of Paris' Metro to the intricate details adorning Kesava Temple in South India, every corner holds a story waiting to be discovered. Travel back in time as you explore Down Cathedral, a historical burial place that pays homage to St Patrick. Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship found throughout Europe, from Bulgaria's ornate structures to Madrid's Platerias Street and Plaza Mayor, both transformed by Charles III's grand entrance. Immerse yourself in vibrant cultures as you wander through Shakhrisabz in Uzbekistan, where colorful hats catch your eye at every turn. And don't miss out on Samarkand's Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum or Bukhara's Ark Fortress with its majestic arches within Coronation Hall. Embellishment is more than just decoration; it is an expression of human ingenuity and passion for beauty. Join us on this visual journey across continents and centuries as we celebrate the art that enriches our lives and leaves us awe-inspired.