Plaster Collection

Minoan art. Crete. Prince of the Lilies. Dated circa 1550 BC. Brings the Minoan belt and headdress made A?a?A?a?of lilies and peacock feathers. Fresco from the palace of Knossos

Shell fossil collage
Digital illustration featuring a plaster cast of a shell fossil and sand texture

Sparrowes House, or The Ancient House, Ipswich, Suffolk, is an architectural gem, built in 1567 by George Copping. It has four oriel windows and even the gabled windows have cupids Date: circa 1901

Dalis Studio
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) is photographed here with an enlarged photograph of a sea-urchin, suggesting a surrealist pattern to come - in the left foreground

Mans body plaster cast inside Macellum, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

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

Injured Vitruvian Man, conceptual image

First aid hamper supplied by St Johns Ambulance
A large first aid hamper (ie first aid kit) for ambulance station and railway purposes, supplied by St Johns Ambulance Association

Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Though a standard subject for a Theban tomb painting, this banquet scene is one of the finest examples

Plaster antiseptic pad, SEM
Plaster antiseptic pad. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antiseptic pad on a plaster. Magnification: x16 at 6x7cm size

Blood clot on plaster, SEM
Blood clot on plaster. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of blood clotting on the surface of a sticking plaster used to dress a small cut

View of part of Duke Street, formerly Duck Lane, West Smithfield, 1807. Tudor timber houses of oak
FLO5000669 View of part of Duke Street, formerly Duck Lane, West Smithfield, 1807. Tudor timber houses of oak, chestnut and plaster. Man on a ladder lighting a gas lantern

Old Stuart houses from the reign of King James I at the south corner of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, 1795
FLO5000676 Old Stuart houses from the reign of King James I at the south corner of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, 1795. External specimen of the Plain Gable Style. Demolished 1809

Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on Winchester Street, London Wall, 1804
FLO5000723 Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on Winchester Street, London Wall, 1804. Characters on the right pavement include Professor of Languages Count John Theodora de Verdion with

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Pictufy Studio III

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Pictufy Studio III

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Pictufy Studio III

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Pictufy Studio III

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Pictufy Studio III

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Pictufy Studio III

Old timber and plaster houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on the north side of Long Lane
FLO5000717 Old timber and plaster houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on the north side of Long Lane. Inhabited by soft wood turners

Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front
FLO5000620 Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front and Projecting Stories of the reign of Edward VI. Demolished 1799

Fes, Morocco. Beautiful hand carved plaster detail, Moorish design

2010 World Superbike Championship
Silverstone, UK. 31st July - 1st August 2010. Max Neukirchner, Honda, checks the bandage on his injured hand. World Copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic Ref: Digital Image IMG_7112a

1980 United States GP West
STREETS OF LONG BEACH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MARCH 30: James Hunt with a broken leg from a skiing accident during the United States GP West at Streets of Long Beach on March 30

Mummy Mask of a Woman, Late 2nd century A.D. Creator: Unknown
Mummy Mask of a Woman, Late 2nd century A.D

Bound Enemy, Middle Kingdom-Late Period (2061-1782 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Bound Enemy, Middle Kingdom-Late Period (2061-1782 BCE)

Minotaur or Faun and Nymph, c.1886. Creator: Auguste Rodin
Minotaur or Faun and Nymph, c.1886

Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 2 of 2), c.1786. Creator: Jean-Antoine Houdon
Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 2 of 2), c.1786

Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 1 of 2), c.1786. Creator: Jean-Antoine Houdon
Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 1 of 2), c.1786

Cartonnage Mask, 2nd century AD. Creator: Unknown
Cartonnage Mask, 2nd century AD

The Courtyard of a house in Cairo, 1868-1881. Creator: Willem de Famars Testas
The Courtyard of a house in Cairo, 1868-1881

Landscape with ruins, 1601-1700. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with ruins, 1601-1700

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Women and children outside a church with ornate plasterwork decoration

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Women and children outside a church with ornate plasterwork decoration

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Women and children outside a church with ornate plasterwork decoration

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Women and children outside a church with ornate plasterwork decoration

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Women and children outside a church with ornate plasterwork decoration

Maquette du décor de la chapelle des Morts (dite chapelle des Ames) église Notre-Dame... c.1836
Maquette du decor de la chapelle des Morts (dite chapelle des Ames) eglise Notre-Dame-de-Lorette : Dieu le pere, le Christ et la Vierge. Anges du Jugement dernier. Anges musiciens

Maquette du décor de la chapelle des Morts (dite chapelle des Ames) église Notre-Dame... c.1836
Maquette du decor de la chapelle des Morts (dite chapelle des Ames) eglise Notre-Dame-de-Lorette : Dieu le pere, le Christ et la Vierge. Anges du Jugement dernier. Anges musiciens

Maquette du décor de la chapelle des Morts (dite chapelle des Ames) église Notre-Dame... c.1836
Maquette du decor de la chapelle des Morts (dite chapelle des Ames) eglise Notre-Dame-de-Lorette : Dieu le pere, le Christ et la Vierge. Anges du Jugement dernier. Anges musiciens

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"Unveiling the Artistry of Plaster: From Minoan Crete to Dalí's Studio" Step into the world of plaster, a versatile material that has left its mark throughout history. In ancient times, Minoan artists adorned their palaces in Crete with intricate plaster designs, showcasing their creativity and skill. One such masterpiece is the Prince of the Lilies fresco, depicting a noble figure surrounded by delicate floral motifs. Fast forward to more recent times, and we find ourselves captivated by the surrealistic creations within Dalí's Studio. Here, plaster becomes a medium for imagination as Salvador Dalí molds his eccentric visions into tangible forms. But plaster's influence extends beyond art studios; it can be found even in unexpected places. Take Sparrowes House in Ipswich, Suffolk – also known as The Ancient House – where ornate plasterwork adorns its historic walls, transporting visitors back to another era and has played a role in preserving history itself. In Pompeii's Macellum, an injured man's body was encased in a plaster cast after Mount Vesuvius' devastating eruption froze him forever in time. This haunting image serves as a reminder of both tragedy and resilience. In medicine and first aid practices alike, plaster proves invaluable. St John Ambulance provides essential care with their first aid hampers equipped with this vital material - ready to mend broken bones or support injuries when needed most. Meanwhile, on stage and screen alike, actors like Vivien Leigh have donned elaborate costumes made from casts created by talented artist Angus McBean using none other than. . plaster. Beyond its practical uses lies yet another facet of beauty - Atauriques - delicate patterns carved into wet plaster before drying to create stunning decorative elements seen across various architectural styles around the world. Even science finds value in this humble substance; microscopic images reveal how antiseptic pads are constructed using plaster, ensuring cleanliness and protection in wound care.