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Lansdown Tower and garden, 1845. Creator: Smyth
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Lansdown Tower and garden, 1845. Creator: Smyth
Lansdown Tower and garden, 1845. View of the tower of an architectural folly built for British art collector William Beckford near Bath, Somerset. It was designed by Henry Goodridge. The house and contents were auctioned after Beckfords death in 1844. The design is square to an altitude of 130 feet from the foundation; it then assumes an octangular form for 12 feet more, and this is crowned by 12 feet of octangular woodwork, of a lantern shape, which is protected by an iron pillar at each angle - these, as well as the dome, are gilt. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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This print captures the magnificent Lansdown Tower and garden, a remarkable architectural folly built for British art collector William Beckford near Bath, Somerset in 1845. Designed by Henry Goodridge, this unique structure stands tall with its square base reaching an impressive height of 130 feet from the foundation. The tower then transitions into an octagonal shape for another 12 feet before being crowned by a lantern-shaped wooden dome adorned with gilt accents. Each angle of the dome is protected by an iron pillar, adding to its grandeur. Once owned by Beckford himself, this extraordinary house and its contents were auctioned off following his death in 1844. The image showcases the tower's striking exterior against a backdrop of lush gardens. Its listing as a historic building further emphasizes its significance in British architecture during the nineteenth century. The engraving was originally featured in "Illustrated London News" volume VII in 1845, providing readers with a glimpse into this unusual Victorian structure that stood out amidst its surroundings. This print offers viewers a chance to appreciate both the beauty and ingenuity behind Beckford's Tower while also highlighting Henry Edmund Goodridge's exceptional design skills.
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