Entrance Hall: South Apse ~ Osterley Park House
You can see from this shot that the floor and ceiling echo each other in design.
The Stucco work was executed by the firm of Joseph Rose and the
grisaille paintings above the fireplaces are by Giovanni Battista
Cipriani.
The Entrance Hall was created in 1767. It fulfils Adam's great desire
to bring 'movement' of shapes, light and shadow to a space. Its
rectangular shape is enhanced by semicircular alcoves at each end,
both with a fireplace flanked by niches filled with statues.
Constructed as an all-purpose room, the Hall was used as a saloon,
reception room and occasional dining room.
Stucco panels of military trophies adorn the walls, inspired by the
marble trophies of Octavianus Augustus on the Campidoglio in Rome.
Adam created similar stucco trophies for the vestibule at nearby Syon
Park.
The patterned floor is fashioned in white Portland stone and red
sandstone. The chimney pieces, also in Portland stone, are embellished
with the Child family crest of an eagle holding an adder in its beak. The National Trust
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Photospool (25 months ago | reply)
Lovely
Treble2309 (25 months ago | reply)
Great capture. I'd better remain seated as it's making me dizzy!
curry15 (25 months ago | reply)
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SUH Photograph (24 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot!
curry15 (24 months ago | reply)
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Stuart Aldridge (24 months ago | reply)
thanks for sharing your comments, I've now added stuff to this group & will add more over time,are there any images of the Grotto-room which leads into the Garden from under the steps??
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eltont30 (14 months ago | reply)
Wow....
Beautiful !! Seen in:
Time-capsuled interiors
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