Chequered Floor Collection

Cupid and Campaspe, illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, published by Hodder and Stoughton, c
IL314820 Cupid and Campaspe, illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, published by Hodder and Stoughton, c.1910 (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale

The hall of mirrors (photo)
JFS249911 The hall of mirrors (photo) by Italian School, (18th century); Villa Palagonia, Bagheria, Sicily, Italy; eJohn Ferro Sims; Italian, out of copyright

The upper stairhall in the residence of the Countess De Ganay, Paris, c
MNY381658 The upper stairhall in the residence of the Countess De Ganay, Paris, c.1900 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x20.3 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Oval Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)
GRH242152 Oval Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas) by Neefs, Pieter the Elder (c.1577-1656/61); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Characters making music in front of a palace, 1672 (oil on canvas)
XIR418365 Characters making music in front of a palace, 1672 (oil on canvas) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93); 86x122 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk

The lobby and registration desk at the Hotel Victoria, 1900 or 1901 (silver gelatin print
MNY380776 The lobby and registration desk at the Hotel Victoria, 1900 or 1901 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Portrait of a Young Man (oil on panel)
XKH226214 Portrait of a Young Man (oil on panel) by Donck, Gerrit van (1610-40); 73x52.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Flemish, out of copyright

Staircase of the Winter Palace (w / c on paper)
BAL427633 Staircase of the Winter Palace (w/c on paper) by Ukhtomsky, Konstantin Andreyevich (1818-81); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Henry VIII Playing a Harp with his Fool Wil Somers, from the Kings Psalter
XCF271054 Henry VIII Playing a Harp with his Fool Wil Somers, from the Kings Psalter (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); British Museum, London

Interior of the Kitchen, the Supper at Emmaus (oil on panel)
XIR16726 Interior of the Kitchen, the Supper at Emmaus (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (16th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; (add.info.: Interieur de Cuisine)

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Step into a world of elegance and charm, where the chequered floor leads you on a journey through time. In the enchanting illustration from "Cupid and Campaspe, " we are transported to an era of old English songs and ballads, capturing the essence of romance. The hall of mirrors reflects not only your image but also the grandeur that surrounds you. As you ascend the upper stairhall in the residence of Countess De Ganay in Paris, every step brings you closer to sophistication and opulence. Immerse yourself in luxury as you enter an upscale bourgeois bathroom from 1900. The chequered floor adds a touch of class to this serene space, inviting relaxation and indulgence. In "Oval Portrait of a Lady, " her beauty is accentuated by the timeless backdrop of a chequered floor. It serves as a reminder that true elegance never goes out of style. Music fills the air as characters perform in front of a majestic palace. The vibrant colors blend harmoniously with the chequered floor, creating an atmosphere brimming with joy and celebration. At Hotel Victoria's lobby, adorned with intricate details, including its captivating chequered floor design; one can't help but feel like royalty upon arrival. A silver gelatin print captures this moment forever—a testament to exquisite taste and impeccable hospitality. A young man gazes confidently at us from his portrait while standing on an impeccably designed chequered floor—an embodiment of both gracefulness and self-assurance captured for eternity on oil-painted panel. The staircase within Winter Palace whispers tales from centuries past—each step taken reveals secrets hidden within its walls. The delicate watercolor strokes bring life to this architectural masterpiece while highlighting its magnificent flooring pattern. Henry VIII playing his harp alongside his fool Wil Somers transports us back to medieval times when entertainment was intertwined with regal splendor—their playful melodies echoing against the backdrop of a chequered floor.