Craigdarroch Castle - the Side Door
by Kristina Rinell
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Craigdarroch Castle - the Side Door
Artist
Kristina Rinell
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The side door of Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria on Vancouver Island, BC. In the 1880’s and 90’s architecture a Romanesque revival was underway that was influencing architects of the time. Leading the charge was American architect H.H. Richardson. What later became known as the 'Richardsonian Romanesque' style can be seen throughout Craigdarroch Castle’s construction. This very free, revival style incorporates 11th and 12th century southern French, Spanish and Italian Romanesque characteristics. It emphasizes clear, strong picturesque massing, round-headed 'Romanesque' arches, often springing from clusters of short squat columns, recessed entrances, richly varied rustication, boldly blank stretches of walling contrasting with bands of windows, and cylindrical towers with conical caps embedded in the walling.
Featured in these FAA Galleries:
- ART - It Is Good For You, July 2017
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- Abc Group - B Is For Building Exterior, July 2017
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July 14th, 2017
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Comments (10)
Ann Horn
Beautiful capture of this handsome building, Kristina. Wonderfully symmetrical composition. f/l
Kristina Rinell
Thanks, Rebecca, for the feature of 'Craigdarroch Castle - The Side Door' in 'Pin Me - Daily' ... I appreciate the support :-)
Kristina Rinell
Thanks, Pamela, for the feature of 'Craigdarroch Castle - The Side Door' in 'Abc Group - B Is For Building Exterior' .. Very much appreciated :-)
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