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Octagon Villa, Antigua, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Octagon Villa, Antigua, 1850. This neat specimen of house-building in Antigua is the property and country residence of Andrew Coltart, Esq. It is situated one mile from St. John's, on Gray's Hill, at an elevation of about 300 feet above the level of the sea, and commands a beautiful view of the city and harbour. It has eight sides, as its name implies; and, being nearly surrounded with jalousie windows, it admits the refreshing sea breeze. The dome at the top is roofed with galvanised corrugated iron, and gives a pleasing effect to the structure'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Media ID 36213711
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Caribbean Corrugated Iron Dome Domed Indies Iron Octagon Octagonal Palm Tree Palm Trees Palms Shutters Tropical Ventilation Villa West Indies Antigua And Barbuda
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.6cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph print, hailing from the mid-19th century, showcases the striking Octagon Villa in Antigua. The villa, owned by Andrew Coltart, Esq., is located a mile from St. John's, atop Gray's Hill, boasting an elevation of approximately 300 feet above sea level. The villa's unique octagonal shape, as suggested by its name, is accentuated by its nearly complete encirclement with jalousie windows. These windows not only offer a refreshing breeze from the Caribbean Sea but also provide an unobstructed view of the city and harbor below. The villa's dome, adorned with galvanised corrugated iron, adds an intriguing contrast to the otherwise traditional Caribbean architecture. The use of this advanced technology during the Victorian era showcases the villa's modernity. The lush greenery, including palm trees, surrounds the villa, further enhancing its allure. This engraving was originally published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, providing a glimpse into the lives of the British colonizers in the West Indies during the 19th century. The villa's exquisite design, combined with its tropical setting, offers a captivating glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the British Empire held sway over the Caribbean.
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