Stucco Collection (page 8)

From the centre arch of the Court of Lions, 1907. Creator: Unknown
From the centre arch of the Court of Lions, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Frieze in the upper chamber, House of Sanchez, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Frieze in the upper chamber, House of Sanchez, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Bands, side of arches, Court of the Lions, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Bands, side of arches, Court of the Lions, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Ornament in panels on the wall, Hall of Ambassadors, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornament in panels on the wall, Hall of Ambassadors, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Entrance to the Court of the Lions, c1830, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Entrance to the Court of the Lions, c1830, (1907). Courtyard in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Border of Arches, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Border of Arches, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Soffit of arch, Entrance of the Hall of Abencerrages, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Soffit of arch, Entrance of the Hall of Abencerrages, 1907. Interior decoration in the Hall of the Abencerrajes, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Side Elevation of the Court of the Lions and Fountain, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Side Elevation of the Court of the Lions and Fountain, 19th century, (1907). Architectural drawing of a building in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Court of Lions, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Court of Lions, 19th century, (1907). View of a pavilion at one end of the Court of the Lions, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Temple in the Court of the Lions, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Temple in the Court of the Lions, 1907. Pavilion in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Court of the Fish-Pond, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Court of the Fish-Pond, 19th century, (1907). View of the Court of the Myrtles in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Detail of an Arch. Court of the Fish Pond, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Detail of an Arch. Court of the Fish Pond, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Detail of an Arch. Portico of the Court of Lions, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Detail of an Arch. Portico of the Court of Lions, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Capital of Columns, Court of Fishpond, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Capital of Columns, Court of Fishpond, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Garden of the Generalife, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Garden of the Generalife, 19th century, (1907). The Generalife, built in the 13th century, is adjacent the fortress and palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Spandril from niche of doorway at the entrance of the Hall of Ambassadors... 1907
Spandril from niche of doorway at the entrance of the Hall of Ambassadors, from the Sala de la Barca, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Soffit of great arch at the entrance of the Court of the Fishpond, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Soffit of great arch at the entrance of the Court of the Fishpond, 1907. Interior decoration in the Court of the Myrtles, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Small panel in jamb of a window, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Small panel in jamb of a window, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Brackets supporting ceiling of the portico, Court of the Lions, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Brackets supporting ceiling of the portico, Court of the Lions, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Spandril of an arch of window, Hall of the Ambassadors, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Spandril of an arch of window, Hall of the Ambassadors, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Ornament over aches at the entrance to the Court of the Lions, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornament over aches at the entrance to the Court of the Lions, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Ornament on the walls, Hall of the Abencerrages, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornament on the walls, Hall of the Abencerrages, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Ornaments in spandrils of arches, Hall of the Abencerrages, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornaments in spandrils of arches, Hall of the Abencerrages, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Ornaments, Hall of the Ambassadors, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornaments, Hall of the Ambassadors, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Ornament in spandrils of arches, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornament in spandrils of arches, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Ornament in doorway at the entrance to the Ventana, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Ornament over doorway at the entrance, Court of the Lions, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornament over doorway at the entrance, Court of the Lions, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Ornament in panels on the Walls, Hall of the Ambassadors, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornament in panels on the Walls, Hall of the Ambassadors, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Design for mural decoration, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Design for mural decoration, Italy, (1928). 2nd Quarter of 18th Century... Probably by a member of the family of stucco workers Bossi which was also considerably employed in Germany

Ornaments on the walls, House of Sanchez, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornaments on the walls, House of Sanchez, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Band at springing of arch at the entrance of Hall of the Two Sisters from the Court of Lions, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Panels on walls, Tower of the Captive, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Panels on walls, Tower of the Captive, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Cornice at springing of arches, windows of the Hall of Ambassadors, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Cornice at springing of arches, windows of the Hall of Ambassadors, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Ornaments on panels, Hall of Ambassadors, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornaments on panels, Hall of Ambassadors, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Capital of Columns, Court of the Lions, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Capital of Columns, Court of the Lions, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Small panel in jamb of a window, Hall of the Ambassadors, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Small panel in jamb of a window, Hall of the Ambassadors, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Ornament on the side of windows, upper story, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Ornament on the side of windows, upper story, Hall of the Two Sisters, 1907. Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Soffit of an arch, Court of the Fishpond, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Soffit of an arch, Court of the Fishpond, 1907. Interior decoration in the Court of the Myrtles, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Dawn light on old seaside shelter at Spittal, Northumberland
Winter dawn light on the old seaside shelter at Spittal, on the seafront near Berwick on Tweed, Northumberland, England Date: 2014

Old Lisbon street
A woman walks through a rough, graffiti daubed street in old Lisbon, Portugal. She carries a large sack on her head. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1989

Church of La Santisma, City of Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Church of La Santisma, City of Mexico, c1897. La Santisima Church built between 1755 and 1783 with Spanish baroque stucco facade. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo

Red lock on a weathered blue door

The Ballroom at 17 Grosvenor Place, London, 1890. Creator: Henry Bedford Lemere (1864-1944)
The Ballroom at 17 Grosvenor Place, London, 1890 (b/w photo). House owned and photography commissioned by Sir Arthur Knyvet Wilson, 3rd Baronet (1836-1909)

The Billiard Room at Ascott House, Buckinghamshire, 1889. Creator: Henry Bedford Lemere (1864-1944)
The Billiard Room at Ascott House, Buckinghamshire, 1889 (b/w photo). House owned by Leopold de Rothschild (1845-1917); inherited Ascott House, Ascott, 1874

Studies of stucco decoration: various geometric patterns, pub
Studies of stucco decoration: various geometric patterns; from L Art Arabe d apres les Monuments de Kaire; pub. 1877 (print)

The Long Gallery at Lanhydrock, Cornwall, 1600. Creator: Joseph Nash (1809-78)
The Long Gallery at Lanhydrock, Cornwall, 1600, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour lithograph)

Zephyr and Flora, from the Salle de Conseil (fresco)
XIR309238 Zephyr and Flora, from the Salle de Conseil (fresco) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); Hotel de Ville, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Zephyr and Flora; ); French, out of copyright

Jugenstil house, Villa Rauner, Cranachstrasse 10, Weimar, Germany, (1905), 2018. Designed by Rudolf Zapfe, 1905

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Stucco, a versatile and timeless art form, has been an integral part of various cultures throughout history. From the captivating Egyptian art featuring the iconic Nefertiti bust to the vibrant Minoan fresco depicting boxing kids in ancient Greece, it has left its mark on numerous masterpieces. In Egypt, stucco was used alongside limestone to create intricate sculptures and reliefs that adorned temples and tombs. The Neues Museum proudly displays the stunning Nefertiti bust, showcasing the skillful craftsmanship achieved through combining stucco with other materials. Moving westward to Greece, we find ourselves captivated by a 16th-century B. C. Minoan fresco portraying energetic children engaged in boxing. The use as a medium allowed for lifelike details and vibrant colors that have stood the test of time. Traveling further into Europe, we encounter Kellie Castle's South Room bathed in sunlight captured beautifully by oil on canvas artwork from c. 1913. Stucco walls enhance this picturesque scene while adding texture and depth to the room's ambiance. Italy's charming town of Asolo showcases nature intertwining with architectural beauty as flowers gracefully grow around windows embellished with stucco decorations. This harmonious blend exemplifies how they are seamlessly merge man-made structures with natural elements. The Chiesa di Stella Maris in Porto Cervo stands as a testament to Michele Busiri Vici's talent in using stucco to create intricate designs within religious architecture. Its grandeur is enhanced by delicate details etched onto its surface. Not limited solely to visual arts, even literature finds expression through stucco work like Koranic phrases delicately carved into walls—a testament to Islamic culture's rich artistic heritage. From Asia comes another example of exquisite craftsmanship—the hand of a seated Buddha statue made entirely from stucco material—showcasing the versatility of this art form across different continents.