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Plinth Collection (page 8)

"Exploring the Many Faces of Plinth: From Ancient Philosophers to Majestic Monuments" The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882

Background imagePlinth Collection: A Sculptors Studio, c. 1800 (engraving)

A Sculptors Studio, c. 1800 (engraving)
STC221854 A Sculptors Studio, c.1800 (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePlinth Collection: Antique wall painting from the House of Black Walls, Pompeii

Antique wall painting from the House of Black Walls, Pompeii
Antique Trompe l oeil wall painting with figures, column, plinth and festoons from the House of Black Walls, Casa de Bronzi, Pompeii, excavated by Professor Zahn, December 4, 1833

Background imagePlinth Collection: Vatican museums, Chiaramonti Gallery and the entrance of the Braccio Nuovo Gallery, Rome

Vatican museums, Chiaramonti Gallery and the entrance of the Braccio Nuovo Gallery, Rome
REV326198 Vatican museums, Chiaramonti Gallery and the entrance of the Braccio Nuovo Gallery, Rome, illustration from the album Rome dans sa grandeur

Background imagePlinth Collection: Three lions symbol carved in a stone column in the City Hall Square (stone)

Three lions symbol carved in a stone column in the City Hall Square (stone)
KW260401 Three lions symbol carved in a stone column in the City Hall Square (stone) by Danish School; Radhuspladsen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Danish, out of copyright

Background imagePlinth Collection: The game of ivory spinning top, Toton or Pirouette

The game of ivory spinning top, Toton or Pirouette. A hand emerging from a cloud to spin a top on a marble plinth. From a book of emblems from the 16th century

Background imagePlinth Collection: Garden decorations, from Magazine of Garden Gems, by G

Garden decorations, from Magazine of Garden Gems, by G
STC172967 Garden decorations, from Magazine of Garden Gems, by G. van Laar, published 1802 (colour litho) (see also 172966) by Dutch School

Background imagePlinth Collection: Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII. 7. 19

Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII. 7. 19
Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Columns in the street, and plinth for a statue. Chromolithograph and illustration by S

Background imagePlinth Collection: Pedestals, from A Book of Architecture, by James Gibbs (1682-1754)

Pedestals, from A Book of Architecture, by James Gibbs (1682-1754)
STC171987 Pedestals, from A Book of Architecture, by James Gibbs (1682-1754), published 1739 (engraving) (b/w photo) (see also 171988) by Kirkall

Background imagePlinth Collection: Statue of Antoinette de Fontette (painted stone)

Statue of Antoinette de Fontette (painted stone)
XIR159245 Statue of Antoinette de Fontette (painted stone) by French School, (16th century); 132x106 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon

Background imagePlinth Collection: The Gate of All Nations (photo)

The Gate of All Nations (photo)
BOO178081 The Gate of All Nations (photo) by Achaemenid, (5th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: the gate bears a trilingual inscription in four mirror images on each side of the main)

Background imagePlinth Collection: Temple with statue of Venus, Villa di Celle (photo)

Temple with statue of Venus, Villa di Celle (photo)
BEN276628 Temple with statue of Venus, Villa di Celle (photo) by Italian School; Villa di Celle, Pistoia, Italy; (add.info)

Background imagePlinth Collection: Interior, Chambers, Sir William (1723-96) from Designs of Chinese Buildings, 1759

Interior, Chambers, Sir William (1723-96) from Designs of Chinese Buildings, 1759
STC255704 Interior, Chambers, Sir William (1723-96) from Designs of Chinese Buildings, 1759, Black and White Engraving by Chambers

Background imagePlinth Collection: Monument of Archbishop Sheldon in Croydon Church, 1794 (engraving)

Monument of Archbishop Sheldon in Croydon Church, 1794 (engraving)
CRD381798 Monument of Archbishop Sheldon in Croydon Church, 1794 (engraving) by Cooper, James Edwin (fl. 1794) (after); 25.5x32 cm; Croydon Art Collection, Museum of Croydon

Background imagePlinth Collection: Bunch of Grapes, 1705 (oil on paper on panel)

Bunch of Grapes, 1705 (oil on paper on panel)
GR16363 Bunch of Grapes, 1705 (oil on paper on panel) by Coorte, Adrian (c.1660-1707); 25.7x19.7 cm; Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Background imagePlinth Collection: Egyptian architecture

Egyptian architecture: columns, plinths, pyramids and obelisks. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Background imagePlinth Collection: Roman Ruins (oil on canvas)

Roman Ruins (oil on canvas)
XIR417064 Roman Ruins (oil on canvas) by Marieschi, Michele (1696-1743); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Roman ruins; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePlinth Collection: High Row, Darlington, County Durham

High Row, Darlington, County Durham. circa 1905

Background imagePlinth Collection: Sea Gull Monument, Temple Block, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Sea Gull Monument, Temple Block, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, erected in grateful remembrance of the Mercy of God to the Mormon Pioneers. Date: circa 1900s

Background imagePlinth Collection: Brigham Young Monument, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Brigham Young Monument, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Date: circa 1900s

Background imagePlinth Collection: Monument Square, Portland, Maine, USA

Monument Square, Portland, Maine, USA. Date: circa 1915

Background imagePlinth Collection: Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair)

Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair)
3259839 Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair) by Mena, Pedro de (1628-88); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Spanish

Background imagePlinth Collection: Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair)

Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair)
3259838 Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair) by Mena, Pedro de (1628-88); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Spanish

Background imagePlinth Collection: Austrian Fund Raising Campaign 'Union-Bank, 8. Kriegsanleihe

Austrian Fund Raising Campaign "Union-Bank, 8. Kriegsanleihe
3239881 Austrian Fund Raising Campaign " Union-Bank, 8. Kriegsanleihe; durch Sieg zum Frieden", pub. 1918 (colour lithograph) by Fasche

Background imagePlinth Collection: View from Hotel Prinz Carl, Heidelberg, Germany

View from Hotel Prinz Carl, Heidelberg, Germany, where the future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra were betrothed in 1862. 1902

Background imagePlinth Collection: Wallace statue, Castle Hill, Inverness, Scotland

Wallace statue, Castle Hill, Inverness, Scotland
Wallace statue and view of Glen Mhor, Castle Hill, Inverness, Scotland. Date: circa 1908

Background imagePlinth Collection: River God, 1755 (terracotta)

River God, 1755 (terracotta)
1272032 River God, 1755 (terracotta) by Caffieri, Jean-Jacques (1725-92); 23x37.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Background imagePlinth Collection: Washington Monument, New York City, USA

Washington Monument, New York City, USA. 1857

Background imagePlinth Collection: Children and adults sit on a Landseer Lion, Trafalgar Square

Children and adults sit on a Landseer Lion, Trafalgar Square
Children and adults sit on a Landseer Lion - Trafalgar Square, London. Date: circa 1980s

Background imagePlinth Collection: Wild boar and suckling pig pieces montees, designs by Antonin Careme (engraving)

Wild boar and suckling pig pieces montees, designs by Antonin Careme (engraving)
2562822 Wild boar and suckling pig piAces montees, designs by Antonin Carme (engraving) by Careme, Marie Antoine (1784-1833) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlinth Collection: King Charles II, c. 1690 (bronzed & gilded brass)

King Charles II, c. 1690 (bronzed & gilded brass)
2632485 King Charles II, c.1690 (bronzed & gilded brass) by Gibbons, Grinling (1648-1721); height: 229 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

Background imagePlinth Collection: A Sketch in Jet at Hyde Park Corner

A Sketch in Jet at Hyde Park Corner
In Height of Fashion - A Sketch in Jet at Hyde Park Corner, London. 1870

Background imagePlinth Collection: Napoleon Square and Holy Trinity Church, Cherbourg, France

Napoleon Square and Holy Trinity Church, Cherbourg, France. circa 1900

Background imagePlinth Collection: Statue of Napoleon I, Cherbourg, France

Statue of Napoleon I, Cherbourg, France. circa 1900

Background imagePlinth Collection: War Memorial, Grove Park, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset

War Memorial, Grove Park, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. circa 1920s

Background imagePlinth Collection: War Memorial, Northernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon

War Memorial, Northernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon, with wreaths. Date: circa 1925

Background imagePlinth Collection: Equestrian statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, Athens, Greece

Equestrian statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, Athens, Greece
Equestrian statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, Greek general in the War of Independence (1821-1829), Athens, Greece. Date: circa 1908

Background imagePlinth Collection: Khalikdina Hall and Library, Karachi, British India

Khalikdina Hall and Library, Karachi, British India
The Ghulam Hoosain Khalikdina Hall and Library, Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1935

Background imagePlinth Collection: King Edward VII Memorial, Karachi, British India

King Edward VII Memorial, Karachi, British India
King Edward VII Memorial, in front of Frere Hall, Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1920

Background imagePlinth Collection: Confederate Monument, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Confederate Monument, Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1915

Background imagePlinth Collection: The Alamo Monument in Austin, Texas

The Alamo Monument in Austin, Texas
A monument to the battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. A small obelisk sits on plinth decorated with a skull and cross bones, with the name Crockett engraved on it. Date: 1836

Background imagePlinth Collection: The City Dragon - City of London - pedestal

The City Dragon - City of London - pedestal marking borough boundary. Date: circa 1940s

Background imagePlinth Collection: Candelabrum with image of cranes (marble)

Candelabrum with image of cranes (marble)
1216510 Candelabrum with image of cranes (marble) by Italian School, (18th century); 230x69x80.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imagePlinth Collection: Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London

Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London

Background imagePlinth Collection: Memorial to Princess Charlotte of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld

Memorial to Princess Charlotte of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld
A Sacred Memorial to Princess Charlotte Sophie of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, German Duchess (1731-1810). 1818

Background imagePlinth Collection: Equestrian statue in Albert Park, Halifax, Yorkshire

Equestrian statue in Albert Park, Halifax, Yorkshire. circa 1900

Background imagePlinth Collection: Disraeli statue, Parliament Square, London

Disraeli statue, Parliament Square, London
Statue to Benjamin Disraeli, Lord Beaconsfield, in Parliament Square, London. circa 1901

Background imagePlinth Collection: Statue of Gladstone in The Strand, London

Statue of Gladstone in The Strand, London
Statue of William Ewart Gladstone by Hamo Thornycroft in The Strand, London. circa 1901



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"Exploring the Many Faces of Plinth: From Ancient Philosophers to Majestic Monuments" The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Artist: A Gilbert - This captivating sculpture stands tall on its plinth, depicting the strength and determination of an athlete in a fierce struggle. Statue of St. Joan of Arc with coloured light from stained glass, Church of Notre Dame - Bathed in vibrant hues, this statue atop its plinth embodies the bravery and devotion of the legendary French heroine. Mitchelstown and Galtee Mountains, County Cork, Ireland - As you gaze upon these breathtaking mountains from their plinths below, you can't help but feel humbled by nature's grandeur. The Copper Horse - Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire - Perched proudly on its elevated plinth overlooking lush greenery lies this magnificent equestrian statue that pays homage to British history. The Treaty Stone, Limerick, Republic of Ireland - Embedded within Limerick's rich history is this iconic stone monument resting on its sturdy plinth—a symbol of peace and reconciliation for generations past and present. Plato, Ancient Greek philosopher - Delve into ancient wisdom as you explore Plato's teachings through his timeless writings that have stood firmly on their intellectual plinths throughout centuries. Arboretum with fountain and Royce statue, Derby - In the heart of Derby's serene arboretum sits a majestic fountain surrounded by lush greenery while a noble statue graces its central plinth—truly an oasis for tranquility seekers. Male bronze lion at Gate of Supreme Harmony in Forbidden City – Witnessing the regal stance atop its imposing plinth at one of China's most revered landmarks evokes awe-inspiring admiration for these mighty creatures guarding imperial realms.