Wien, 1. Bezirk (the art of very historic listed palace buildings in the core of downtown Vienna), Schottengasse/Universitätsring (Palais Ephrussi)

September 24, 2020 by 4g3nd4

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Palais Ephrussi
1, University Ring 14
Architect Theophil Hansen 1873
Family:
Address: Franzensring to Universitätsring
Progenitor Ephrussi-Sephardic Greek from Russia
Family tree – family vault at the Central Cemetery
Ignaz leaves the palace built on the ring
Viktor is arrested by the Nazis
The hare with amber eyes
Palais:
A small but fine Heinrichshof – Förstersche group
The neighbor: Palais Lieben
Piano nobile in inconspicuous 1 floor
Interior of Hitler’s Professor
Location: Story of the Schottentor
From Franzensring to Universitätsring
The Ephrussi family name is relatively unknown in Vienna.
The Palais Ephrussi, so the building at the ring road, however, many Viennese is familiar, was there but housed the administration of Casinos Austria from 1969 to 2009 housed. The company inscription ‘decorates’ still the facade.
Today, the property is home of a law firm, led by the President of the Bar Association Gerhard Benn-Ibler.
Students across the university is probably more known McDonald, who has rented the ground floor of the adjacent house.
At that time the palace was at Franzensring. It began at the Parliament and reached to the university. In 1934 one part of it was renamed in Dr. Karl Lueger-Ring. This remained so until 2012. Now it’s called University Ring.
The other part even had a more eventfull naming:
1934 Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Ring
1940 Josef Bürckel-Ring
1945 Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Ring
1949 Parliament-Ring
1956 Dr. Karl Renner Ring
Palais Ephrussi, opposite the University
Progenitor Ephrussi – Sephardic Greek from Russia
Ephrussi sounds strange and a bit exotic. One does not really know how to write the word, if you have not seen it before. Hardly anyone suspects that the ancestor of the dynasty, Charles Joachim (1792 – 1864), from Odessa in Russia was – and yet less that this was a Sephardic Greek.
He built a business empire, beginning with grain exports from Ukraine, then investing in the construction of infrastructure: bridges, railways, port facilities. And this, of course, also included the establishment of a bank – with offices in Paris and Vienna.
Offices in Paris – Vienna – Odessa
Pedigree
1. generation
Charles Joachim (1792 – 1864)
2. generation
Ignaz (1829 – 1899)
Leon (1826 – 1878)
3. generation
Viktor (1860 – 1945)
Charles (1849 – 1905)
4. generation
Elisabeth Waal (1899 – 2001)
Ignaz Ephrussi ‘Iggie’ (1906 – 2011)
5. generation
Victor de Waal
6. generation
Edmund de Waal (1964 – )
Son Ignaz has built the palace
Son Ignaz (1829 – 1899) took over in 1860 the financial transactions in Vienna, his brother Leonid (1826 – 1878) went to Paris and became ‘Leon’
As the progenitor Charles died, he was laid to rest in the family vault Ephrussi at the Central Cemetery, not far from the gate 1
(There were later also Ignaz and his wife Emilie, born Porges 1836-1900, buried.)
Ephrussi family vault at the Central Cemetery, Gate 1
Son Ignaz was now head of the Viennese house and reputable in society. He was knighted by the emperor, bestowed him in 1871 with the Order of the Iron Crown, Third Class – although Ignaz throughout his life remained Russian citizen.
Economically he experienced a further upswing, founded more stores, also in London. It is said that the Ephrussi were the second richest banking family after the Rothschilds.
Therefore Ignaz could afford it to take on one of the most successful Ringstrasse architects, Theophil Hansen, 1869 for the construction of his palace. This one had a year earlier started with the construction of the Palais Epstein.
Apart from that Hansen had by his Athens stays good contacts with the Greek society of Vienna and came so to orders such as the Palais Sina am Hohen Markt or the Greek Orthodox Church at the meat market (Fleischmarkt).
Hansen Memorial, Parliament (detail)
Netsuke figurines come in the family
Around the time of the Palais building acquired Ignaz’ extremely art-loving cousin Charles (1849 – 1905), who could afford to live as a bohemian and did not have to work, a collection of small carved Japanese figures, netsuke. Those were used in the attachment of kimono belts and were made of ivory, jade or horn.
As heritage (Note: according to other sources, as a gift ) within the family this exotic extravaganza came to Vienna’s Palais, where Ignaz resided with family.
Son Victor is arrested by Nazis
In the family Ephrussi it came again to an alteration of generations: Viktor (1860-1945) took over the house. He was with Emilie, called ‘Emmy’, a born Schey, married.
The marriage was not happy, allegedly, in a manner of speaking the bride was in love with another man. Nevertheless, rapidly three children were born, almost 20 years later, another son – the father was at this time, however, almost certainly Emmys lover (but it was not talked about it).
The family survived reasonably sound an safe to the end of the monarchy, the first World War and the interwar period. But in 1938 came the Nazis, arrested the nearly 80-year-old Viktor in his palace and looted his valuables .
Viktor von Ephrussi
Against the Gestapo violence there were no means, only stratagems: Viktor’s maid Anna scurried over and over again among the henchmen.
She succeeded every time to hide some of the small netsuke figurines under her apron, which she then hid in her room.
And she did not say a word to any of them. Not even the stately family.
Viktor was arrested, interrogated in the Hotel Metropol at Morzinplatz and forced to renounce all of his possessions in order to obtain an exit permit.
For his wife Emmy finally all of this became too much. She swallowed an increased dose of heart medications and died.
The Hotel Metropol as an interrogation center
The hare with amber eyes
Viktor was able to flee to England, where he died shortly before the end of the war. His daughter Elizabeth married into the Dutch family de Waal.
She returned in 1945 after the war to Vienna. In the meantime offices of the U. S. Army had moved Into the palais. Vienna should now remain occupied for ten years. Some of the old furnitures were still there. And Anna, the maid.
She handed out Elizabeth the netsuke figures which she could hide then. 264 by the number. A courageous woman. And no one knows her last name. Nobody has asked her for it.
Elizabeth’s grandson Edmund has written the story of six generations in the book ‘The Hare with the Amber Eyes’. A bestseller: sold 200 000 times.
The Bestseller
Netsuke Figures (Bid: Asian shop Bräunerstraße)
The war-damaged palace was in 1950 returned to the family. Meanwhile impoverished, it had to sell it for only $ 30 000. Were deferred only a few tapestries and books. For the compulsory expropriation of the bank a compensation of $ 5,000 was paid out – with the commitment that they would make no further claims .
As the palace changed hands in 2009, a sum of about 30 million euros has been rumored.
A small but fine Heinrichshof
The Palais Ephrussi extends on the ring road side over nine window axes, on the Schottengasse eight window axes.
The building is a scaled down version of the Heinrichshof which Hansen 1861-63 had built for the brick Baron Heinrich Drasche opposite the Court Opera (destroyed in 1945).
Heinrichshof, 1863
Palais Ephrussi on the left, then the Förstersche group
Theophil Hansen renounced of an accentuation of the center in favor of monumental tower-like corner projections giving the impression that the building stands free. The corner risalit was a characteristic of the baroque palace architecture (example: Schloss Belvedere). It was Hansen’s innovative idea to incorporate this motif into the housing. In the business office at the corner of Schottengasse moved in the large, as well furnished by Hansen Café Hembsch.
University (left), Förstersche group (middle), Café Landtmann (right)
Hansen worked very closely with the architects of the adjacent building groups, which also had familial backgrounds: He was with Sophie, sister of Emil Foerster (1838 -1909) married. The brother took over the design on the ring road side, Carl Tietz on the back side at the Palais Lieben. In the literature, this complex of buildings of aesthetic and formal unity went down in history as the ‘Förstersche group’.
Unfortunately, the part of the building complex (No. 10, to Mölkerbastei) was severely damaged by bombing in World War II and replaced by a new building.
Palais Ephrussi with caryatids, next to # 12
University Ring No. 10: New in 1966, Carl Appel
The neighbor: Palais Lieben
View Schottengasse:
Left Palais Lieben (8 window axes), right Palais Ephrussi (8 window axes)
One is inclined to attribute the Palais Ephrussi the entire complex. But on the side Schottengasse it includes only the first eight window axes.
If you look closely you can clearly see this on the basis of the color difference of the facade and the gilded, or not gilded balcony lattices.
Ephrussis’ immediate neighbors were at the corner Schottengasse/Mölkerbastei the Lieben family, on the ring road side the Iron Baron Mayr-Melnhof (No. 12), No. 10 owned Theresa Blum (destroyed in 1945).
Corner Mölkerbastei/Schottengasse
Piano nobile in inconspicuous 1st floor
Italian flair with plenty of balconies
University Ring (above), Schottengasse (right)
The palace is through ledges horizontally divided into three zones ( base, ‘piano nobile’, Attica), nevertheless dominates the vertical order: pilasters embrace the second and third floor and the optical impression is further extended by the Terrakottakaryatiden (Terracotta caryatides) that carry the woodwork.
The entire attic floor lies something set back and is circumscribed by a gilded tendrils grid (the thus created balcony room provides surely a nice residential feeling, moreover, perhaps with a view to the Vienna Woods.)
The color scheme of the facade is particularly eye-catching and gives an Italian flair: red brick color with yellow stucco.
Hansen accentuates with the Palais Ephrussi in the first floor the main entrance and the sides with columns, wearing balconies. The shape of the balusters will be taken up later in the opposite University.
The lower floors were rusticated in the neo-Renaissance style, the appear massive and simple.
On the first floor, above the balcony, were the apartment of the landlord and the representative rooms – and not, as one might suspect, a floor above.
Terracotta Jewelry: The head of Mercury protrudes from the Arkanthusblättern (arcanthus leaves) of the capital. Fruit garlands adorn the tower walls between the pilaster capitals.
Detail balcony lattices
Interior of Hitler’s Professor
Entrance hall
Transversely embedded courtyard with a glass roof
1 bedroom
2 Damensalon (ladie’s salon)
3 dance lounge (including main entrance)
4 reception room
5 smoking-room, billiard room
6 Dining Room
(Note: In the Palais no tours are possible, only the reception area on the ground floor can be visited during business hours.)
Floor plan main floor
Ignaz Ritter von Ephrussi expressly wished from the architect to his main floor a separate staircase, which must not beeing used by any other house party. For the tenants were to build three floors with a convenient main and kitchen stair. On the ground floor a stable for four horses was provided. There are two basement levels.
For the interior design none other than Christian Griepenkerl was taken that equipped the main floor with painting cycles.
Later this one will Adolf Hitler refuse admission to the Academy of Arts because of "insufficient sample drawings".
The ceiling paintings in the Palais show Greek Zeus adventures and Jewish themes (images from the Book of Esther). In other respects, too, it was made sure that nothing was lacking: precious wood floors, expensive fireplaces, elegant marble – and a lot of gold. Inside and outside.
In sunlight, the balcony lattices shine far into the distance. No other Ringstraßenpalais (ring road palais) afforded this beauty .
Terracotta decorations, detail (Mercury)
Location – history from Schottentor
View before 1900 with still intact Gehtor (walking gate) of the Schottentor (gate).
Tor – Tower – Residential House
In the Middle Ages the Babenberg Jasomirgott took Irish-Scottish monks to Vienna. They founded on the ancient Roman road (traffic artery) leading to the west a convent and a school. The name Schottenviertel became customary.
The Schottentor was a part of the fortification. Mentioned it is for the first time in 1276, from 1291 on it was called the Schottenburgtor (Scottish castle gate), later only Schottentor.
The above the gate situated tower was extended in 1418, 1716 were converted into a house gate and tower, which belonged 1775-95 to the couple Eva and Anton Prohaska and 1812 to Protomedicus Edward Guldner von Lobes.
1839 has been demolished.
Old Schottentor Schottenkloster (monastery) 1683
Already in 1656 had been built a new (outer) gate in front of the old Schottentor. 1840 it was replaced by a neoclassical building, similar to the exterior castle gate.
However, as so inconvenient The five passages at Schottentor proved that the new gate soon, " the 5 follies " was the nickname . Supposedly, have been held to narrow the driving gates. And for pedestrians , it was a zig- zag course .

The new Schottentor was already 20 years after its establishment , in 1862 , demolished, only a Gehtor has been preserved until 1900. Then they demolished the remaining groups together with four houses of Mölkerbastei .

The term Schottentor found today on any street sign, only the metro station at the University bears the name – much to the chagrin of some Vienna tourists from the next station – can be misleading – Scots ring.

Old Schottentor to 1839

Schottentor , plan 1799
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New Schottentor 1840

View Schottengasse with Schottentor ( direction Votive Church ) , circa 1840

View Schottentor – outside, around 1840

Outside, around 1840
Outside, around 1840
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New ablation Schottentor 1862

left: Palais Ephrussi
1875 – 1920 : Maximilian Course ( Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, initiated the building of the Votive Church )
1920 – 1934 : Liberty Square
1934 – 1938 : Dollfußplatz
1938 – 1945 : Hermann Goering place
1945 – 1946 : Liberty Square
1946 – Roosevelt Square ( with Sigmund Freud Park )
After the 2nd World War I circulated the following joke in Vienna: A visitor from the provinces asks in a Viennese tram :

" What is the name of the place over there? " "That is the Town Hall Square , formerly Adolf- Hitler-Platz . " A little further asks the visitors again :
" And what is there in the building? " "This is the Parliament , formerly County House . " Again, the tram runs a piece .
" And what is this place?" "This is the Stalin Square , formerly Schwarzenberg Platz . " The visitor gets out and says goodbye with the words:
"Goodbye , formerly Heil Hitler . "

View after 1900
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external link : Image Indoors on f1.online

Link :
Alphonse Thorsch
A banker was almost as rich as Rothschild – the extinction

Tomb of Thorsch family , Central Cemetery , Gate 1
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sources:

Dehio S 336 , Czeike , Archives Publishing
Viennese palace , W. Kraus, P. Müller, Blanck stone Verlag, 1991
The Ringstrasse , a European architectural idea , Barbara Dmytrasz , Amalthea Verlag, 2008
Vienna in old postcards, Czeike , 1989
Vienna pictures from the youth of our Emperor , Gerlach, 80 born FJ

The Press : The Ephrussi family scattered to the winds
The Standard : Prison of gold
www.viennatouristguide.at/Palais/ringstrasse/ephrussi.htm

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PH00188A Pavilion of Honour of the Commissioner General – 1935 International Exposition – Brussels – Belgium – Photo – 1935

September 24, 2020 by 4g3nd4

Pavilion reception itself was part of a square 32 meters out. It was preceded by a paved terrace dominated by a 50 meters mast carrying the national flag. A barrel of gilded bronze gainait the mast like a rostral column where the spurs of ancient ships were replaced by colossal heads of animals. Basically a fountain that the sculptor J. Berchmans had adorned eaters and sea horses. L. Hoffman and E. Nootens had modeled for the other angles of the terrace graceful nymphs who tended flowers. The floor was paved with a polychrome pavement bordered by a parapet tile Kortrijk. The door of the Palace was 9 meters wide and 11 high. A huge bronze lintel concealed a store that moored in the mouth of five golden lions. The porch was paneled in black marble that enhanced the freshness of frescoes. One of them, the Fabry master, recalled the joyful entry of Leopold III in Brussels. In the center, the figure of the king on horseback; the characters who acclaim occupy the lower register and the mass of flags merges with the warm tones of brick. An ideal figure and all white horizontally through the sky. Opposite P. Artot had represented the oath. The King left, dominates the meeting, the Queen and the Princes are placed front, dignitaries right. We guess the columns of the Chamber of the House which fade in an apotheosis of the three kings who preceded our Sovereign. The decoration of the lobby is complemented by two panels: one spoke of Saint Michael, the patron of the capital. It was the work of Mr. Counhaye. The other, due to Stroobants painter, was a lion figure. The doors had been forged by L. Francis on drawings of Paulis and above the marble archivolt with gold rosettes Engels moved the clock monumental built by Tordoir. The great hall of honor was red and gold. The center of a rich mosaic marbrite, gushed a crystal column that symbolized by its three drums the three kingdoms passed and opened buds of blue flowers to 8 meters above the ground, the reign picture that had just begun. A huge luster of silver and gold referred to the center of the room, the thousand fires of the sun captured on the terraces at the four cardinal points. the grand octagonal hall was surrounded by four small rooms of the same shape. A large rectangular living room of 8 meters and 16 meters in response to a dining room of equal extent. Two squares fairs, open houses, kitchen and outbuildings occupied the rest of the ground floor. The great hall was covered with red marble Merbes-Sprimont, red marble and paved with Rance marbrites Fauquez. The spandrels of the arches were decorated with animals painted by M "e MJ van der Haeghen, the underside of the arches, medallions, works of F. De Pooter, Colfs, De Roover, Gaillard L. Gilsoul, P.-A. Masui, Moitroux, Spillaert, Sterck-mans and Max Van Dyck. the iron gates forged by Alexander, were embellished with medallions embossed lead by Aebly. A frieze wrought iron and carved was the work Alfred Francis. Galler had balconies. one of four small rooms had a library of Paul Pelseneer whose fine cabinetry showcases contained rare bindings R. Simonson, under lock chased by Menzel. green chairs Bouy around a fireplace Henry Losange. another formed a small pink satin boudoir furnished and decorated by Beirnaert. all very civilized in front of him, was Robert Decerf and Rosel had equipped the last small room with a view radio-phonic auditions. the high windows of the living room, until they discovered tops of remarkable trees. Curtains of velvet woven Achel was lined trimmings Joseph Clara. Above a fireplace Ermans, which contained a pair of andirons wrought iron snakes and control room quite out of hand Costermans, unfolded / large tapestry painted by R. StrebeHe and woven by G. Chaudoir . Other tapestries were woven lounge by G. De Wit on cartons of P. Vaucleroy. The general decoration staff had been executed by P. Colleye. On a carpet of Peeters-Van Roye and dot rugs knotted Guillon were divided furniture of our best cabinetmakers: Blondel, sofa and ivory satin chair, a metal table and amboine, stools upholstered in tapestry; G. Carle, a fishing velvet sofa and table in mahogany and ice of Desire, lambskin chairs, a mahogany pedestal table and metal; G. Desneux, a wooden desk with pink, a morocco leather chair green armchair and stool tapestry of Ch Rosel, decorated furniture of the shells of eggs, a crystal console. H. Wallaert, table violet wooden play, two armchairs and two large the same wood-trimmed velvet. Two ceramic vases H. Javaux, the luminaire de Winter, binders Miss Godart, completed this beautiful set that still rehaussaient LL busts. MM. Albert and Elizabeth Vinçotte, Leopold III and Astrid by Adolphe Wansart. The square room, which made her suite, was designed and executed by Servranckx marble in collaboration with Van Haegenborgh. From the Grand Lodge open to the gardens we discovered the Furniture Gallery, which was spread over a length of 120 meters between two circular porches painted by Georges Schirren and Creten. the booth was a bold Seasons gazebo built in the center of a pond. Sixteen iron columns sheathed wall Fauquez glass, were to 15 meters above the pavement mirror ceiling and a glazed tile roof. The construction was the work of JF van der Haegen engineer and his pupil De Mol. The beautiful wrought iron railings ironwork came from schools in the kingdom. Four statues resting on marble pedestals justified the name given to this building: Spring, Eric Wansart, highly original interpretation; Summer, by F. Meek, author of four selected sketches; Autumn by J. Beernaerts, and Winter, J. Witterwulghe. From the booth, we overlooked the gardens, ably directed by René Péchère and decorated with charming fountains red circular black fish. These fountains, studied by André Hermant, for architecture, modeled by Tony Hermant, had been made by the ceramist Helman. Frescoes still covered the walls of the open houses and special mention is due to the talent of the painter Léon Navez . His work was dedicated to LL. MM. Albert and Elizabeth, protectors of Arts and Sciences. She was perfectly tuned to the architecture of the lodge and related materials. In front of him R. Van Cauwenberghe had represented the return of the monarchs in towns reconquered after the war and Mr. Langas-kens had framed the front door of the lodge allegorical figures. The balconies were executed by Cruls. The ironwork was Alexander. Giant flower in copper projectors fountain and bees balconies were beaten by hand by Lacoste. The gold of these bronzes enhanced the rich polychrome columns coated glass wall, red for the lodge and blue for the fountain. We left the lodge to cross the travertine pavement square room that did honor to the taste of Mr. Baugniet, and thus arrived at the large dining room. The centerpiece was certainly the tapestry commemorating the institution of the Albert National Park. She had been woven by Braquenié after cartoons of Paul Leclerc. The lighting was pleasantly diffused by six appliques placed on the pilasters and many broadcasters battery concealed in the woodwork. This interesting realization that combined the semi-direct lighting to lighting diffusion was the work of V. Winner. The realization of the fireplace andirons which were decorated with stainless metal balls was entrusted to Costermans. Sobriety reigned here as mistress and hearth gave this soon before his logs will be lit, an honest impression and wellness franc. Finally two mirrored panels engraved by Ch. M. Brunard, refined and effect pleasant fantasy, fell within the sumptuous paneling in sycamore directed by Van Calster. the floor was coated on its perimeter, special black Eternit plates in high thickness. A compass rose in soft colors was embedded in the pavement. The doors were also covered by Eternit, the diversity allowed a coating to fresh colors. The floor to abouts bent, with a nice design and quiet enough was due to the chapel. The natural copper also played its part in this set either as qu’encadrement door or fireplace, or in the frame for windows executed by Menzel. The curtains were reduced to the role of clouds, they softened daylight and intercepted the view from outside. These curtains of 10 meters high, a series of broad bands common in the low enriched, were weaving a miracle performed by Van den Hole, through Sétilose, aspect and silky touch, spun Tubize. the furniture struck by its simplicity and robustness; it was made of rosewood almost united by Stevens. The tables had been studied so as to be placed end to end with a lengthening system, so as to give place to a number ranging from 4 to 50 people. The wide chairs with low backs, supported by flexible steel bars were covered with a harness. The glaze had a happy variety, it was woven by Marie-Louise Zimmer or embroidered care Yvonne Kaufman. porcelain services, crystal and silverware had been carefully tended. It is not a retail department of the glasses that had been advanced studies, examinations and sampling of the Val-Saint-Lambert. The dishes were of a beautiful china and a decoration executed entirely by hand by Demeuldre-Checked, who once came home the "old Brussels". Silverware, studied by Marcel Wolfers, with a desire for simplification coupled with great finesse forms, proved that the lack of ornaments is not misery and a beautiful metal treated with love can comfortably do without all carvings and all guilloche. Among the exhibits on display, the vegetable dishes in perfect curve, the interiors of which are Pyrex, reflected the spirit of this set. But sober form of refinement, matter; sumptuousness respecting the utility side, the life side of each object, whether crystal, porcelain, silverware and furniture. Such was the reception Pavilion Commissioner General of truly fascinating beauty. © The Guest Book of the Brussels World Fair 1935

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Street Art (Dscreet), East London, England.

September 24, 2020 by 4g3nd4

Dscreet.

Over oldies by Aero and Mr.Cenz.

LR2742

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Fantasy Storybook House Model 12e (Color Corrected)

September 24, 2020 by 4g3nd4

Scale model color corrected from the previous photo. The first time I downloaded this I didnt realize I had color correction on the scanner! www.flickr.com/photos/8331880@N02/3600447061/

Some more models rndmodelshop.com/

Now we can see the window frames and stucco detail a little better. The window to the right over the door has an organic stain glass pattern to it. The double window below has a diamond criss cross in it. The doorknobs themselves are the heads of nails, the rust color is.. well.. rusty nail heads!

As an experiment I tried different patterns for each of the windows. I made wood masters, poured silicone rubber molds, then 2 part resin parts. It saves alot of time re-making components for other houses.

Roughly 24 inches tall mounted on a round base, interior lit. Please see the other photo in the stream that gives the scale better 🙂

All wood & rigid material construction. No clay, foamcore, card stock, fimo, super sculpey, etc..

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Experienced carpenter processing a piece of wood with a planer

September 23, 2020 by 4g3nd4

Shot on Nikon D610 and Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Posted by Ivan Radic on 2019-08-27 16:00:40

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woodwork pics 008

September 23, 2020 by 4g3nd4

Posted by flattopman2001 on 2006-02-03 02:49:37

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Abode for Some

September 22, 2020 by 4g3nd4

The beginnings of decay – paint flaking from the woodwork, windows at wonky angles – this si how it begins. Roof’s in quite good order, though.

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Wien, 1. Bezirk (the art of very historical palace buildings of Vienna), Schottengasse/Universitätsring (Palais Ephrussi)

September 22, 2020 by 4g3nd4

Old Schottentor to 1839

Schottentor , plan 1799
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New Schottentor 1840

View Schottengasse with Schottentor ( direction Votive Church ) , circa 1840

View Schottentor – outside, around 1840

Outside, around 1840
Outside, around 1840
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New ablation Schottentor 1862

View after 1900
▲
external link : Image Indoors on f1.online

Link :
Alphonse Thorsch
A banker was almost as rich as Rothschild – the extinction

Tomb of Thorsch family , Central Cemetery , Gate 1
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sources:

The Press : The Ephrussi family scattered to the winds
The Standard : Prison of gold
www.viennatouristguide.at/Palais/ringstrasse/ephrussi.htm

Posted by alfredlexx60 (Soldat Chvéïk de retour) on 2017-01-14 12:34:21

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Thorne Rooms at KMA, English Dining Room (detail)

September 22, 2020 by 4g3nd4

English Dining Room, late 18th century

All the furniture in this room was copied from 18th century Thomas Chippendale furniture in British museums. Chippendale, England’s most celebrated cabinet and furniture maker developed a style called chinoiserie based on imported Chinese luxury goods. Those goods included porcelain, silk, lacquered cabinets, and hand painted wallpapers entering England on British trading ships. Straight legs, pagoda tops, and fretwork trim as seen in the curio cabinet and hanging shelves characterized this style. During this period of intense trade with China, tea drinking became popular in England. Indian tea had been in England since the 17th century, but the importation of Chinese teacups and saucers popularized the art of tea in England.

The Knoxville Museum of Art’s Thorne Rooms are among America’s most well-known miniature diorama groups. The Thorne Rooms were developed in the 1930s and 40s by Mrs. James Ward Thorne, Chicago, IL, who loved dollhouses as a child. After extensive travels in Europe where she collected miniature furniture and accessories, Mrs. Thorne had over two dozen miniature rooms created by cabinetmakers from her own drawings. They were made in a scale of one inch to one foot. She painted and stained woodwork, papered walls, and made textiles for the rooms. The rooms were displayed in several World’s Fairs. In 1933–1934 they were displayed at Chicago’s Century of Progress Exposition. In 1939 they traveled to San Francisco’s Golden Gate International Exposition, and in 1940 they were displayed at the New York World’s Fair.

Later, Mrs. Thorne created 29 more rooms, copying Europe’s castles, museums, and historic homes. She commissioned architects to create historically accurate settings and had textiles and carpets made by the Needlework Guild of Chicago. The rooms, tracing English and French style 1500–1920, were exhibited in 1937 at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1942 Mrs. Thorne gave a third and final group of Thorne Rooms to the Art Institute. Those 37 rooms offered a view of American History, 1675–1940.

In 1962, IBM, which had purchased 29 rooms, gave nine of the original Thorne Rooms to Knoxville’s Dulin Gallery of Art, this museum’s predecessor. Our rooms contain many of the miniature objects Mrs. Thorne collected during her youth and on her travels. The Knoxville Museum of Art is one of five museums in the country to have a collection of Thorne Rooms.

The restoration of the Thorne Rooms has been made possible by the generous support of Sherri Lee, in honor of Mrs. McAfee Lee.

Posted by Knoxville Museum of Art on 2009-04-20 18:31:03

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September 21, 2020 by 4g3nd4

5 Easy Woodworking Projects For Beginners
For the unintentional woodworking, it can seem far too daunting to even consider the lack. Dovetail joints, neat corners, beveled corners – these are terms that would cause fear for anyone. But the fact is that with each new project, you gain skills and new feelings of confidence. The best advice we can offer for wannabe woodwork is to start small, using basic tools for simple, minimal materials projects.Teds woodworking is my most recommended technical class click here

Here are five “really easy” do-it-yourself woodworking projects for beginners.

Window pane 1 Window boxes add a huge edge delay and provide a rare garden opportunity for city dwellers. They are also easy to make. Even a novice woodworker can make a window box using scrap wood and a small number of basic tools. See the DIY guide for instructions on woodworking projects for window boxes.click here for more

2. PAY HOUSE: A homemade bird house is a classic – and for good reason. For many young people who have been given the tools, it is a fun and easily accessible first project. The quick, simple, and affordable construction and maintenance of bird apartments offer a lasting reward when they become feathered lovers in your home’s backyard.
If you think birds are just children’s stuff, think again! Disassemble the saw, collect the lumber (or use the scrap in your hands) and create your own afternoon. Or ten! See DIY for instructions on bird room woodworking projects.click here for more

3. X-LEG TABLE: While it may be tempting to try making a picnic table if you’re a lumberjack you’re new to, you might want to start smaller. We love this home blogger table by Sarah M. Dorsey Designs – brilliantly designed andoh-so-easy to do. Sarah was able to make this beautiful X-footboard in less than an hour using the remaining fence boards. Get full instructions here.

4. STORAGE CONDITIONS: We all need extra storage space and there are plenty of storage containers and boxes in the stores. But why not build your own? This is another easy woodworking project that requires little materials, tools and carpentry skills. At the beginning of the process, make sure how the box is used and where it appears. The open louvre design makes it even more decorative – rope pulls so knotted like this Nation Blogger gem Cher-Ann Texter .Get full instruction here

5 ADAPTING THE ENVIRONMENT: So many creative woodworking projects start with scrap that is easy to obtain. For example, you can relocate shipping pallets to all kinds of functional furniture, hanging drawer cases, and unique kitchen islands. The same goes for wine and apple boxes; they are easy to come by (and usually free) and can be converted to almost anything. You may have to perform some deconstructions before you can build something fresh, but you will still benefit from creating something by hand and learning woodworking skills in the process.click here for more.

Posted by yenidoh231 on 2020-07-10 05:27:52

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beamed pink beam

September 21, 2020 by 4g3nd4

Videomapping – Alter Holzstadl
old barn video mapping

Seit Jahren auf meiner To-Do-Liste: ein Videomapping in diesem alten Holzstadl machen. Gesagt – getan. Mit meinem kleinen Beamer und Laptop habe ich ein wenig mit der Architektur und Balkenkonstruktion gespielt. Das Inventar im Stadl hat für einige schöne Fotomotive gedient.

video hier:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vzh4yOoWiw

Posted by genelabo on 2020-06-15 18:30:17

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CraftMe.co- NZ Upcycled Crafts Artwork Gallery, Art school, Sell art online, Maori Art History, Art Crafting Supplie

September 21, 2020 by 4g3nd4

www.craftme.co
CraftMe is a growing Kiwi arts and crafts online marketplace. It allows artisans to manage, in a very user-friendly way, simple (and free) listings of their items or have the added clout of a more comprehensive online gallery.
An own online gallery allows each store-owner to describe fully the nature of their creations and philosophy. This store can also be linked to already existing websites or blogs. Alongside the marketplace we want to develop forums, blogs, chat-rooms and a media collection relating to the activities, events and community of the practitioners of CraftMe. Set-up of a store/gallery is very easy. However, assistance is offered in the setting up of individual galleries with artists who are intimidated by technology and have been disadvantaged by not being visible online.
CraftMe as a collection of online galleries, unlike isolated websites, works to give the artisan maximum exposure and representation. It is an affordable, accessible platform which enables artisans to exhibit and sell their work, including fine art, craft, and home crafts, in a global capacity. Within this online ‘stable’ of practitioners, each creator can easily manage their own career and sales administration.
Currently, each month, a new practitioner is profiled on the home-page. This is expected to be a dedicated section which can be can be expanded to reveal an interview or article about the artist/craftsperson. We also have a section ‘Artist and Creative services’, whereby a creative person or groups can offer tutoring, workshops mentoring or liaise concerning commissioned work.
As part of our marketing, we pay particular attention to the Search Engine Optimisation which ensures a very high ranking on Google search results for the listings on the website. Our excellent search results are usually ahead of other established websites in New Zealand.

Coffee sacks are made of Jute fibres.
Jute is one of the most important natural fibres after cotton is procured from the bast or skin of the plant’s stem.
Jute’s main cultivation is in Bangladesh, India and China. It is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fibre with golden and silky shine and hence called The Golden Fibre, that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. Jute is used chiefly to make cloth for wrapping bales of raw cotton, and to make sacks and coarse cloth.
Jute has many advantages as a home textile, either replacing cotton or blending with it. It is a strong, durable, color and light-fast fibre. Its UV protection, sound and heat insulation, low thermal conduction and anti-static properties make it a wise choice in home décor. Also, fabrics made of jute fibres are carbon-dioxide neutral and naturally decomposable. For the 100% bio-degradable and recyclable qualities it is eco-friendly.
The coffee sacks that were once used to store and carry organic fair trade certified coffee beans. Produced in a limited quantity, each piece is unique, features rustic markings and prints, and shows the branding and markings of the bags used in the process. They still carry that wonderful coffee scent, and maybe holes of the hooks workers used to lift the sacks. You can identify which company produced the beans and where they came from.
This smart line of Upcycled Products by Belles Craft is handmade from burlap sacks, which have transported green coffee beans to New Zealand from across the globe. The rescued, upcycled & repurposed sacks are turned into unique cushions, BBQ aprons, table runners, baskets and other homewares. They are versatile, 100% natural, 100% biodegradable.
Due to high attention to the smallest details and one off designs, they are stylish and have a great look. I love the scruffy and a bit rough look of these creations. All creations are combined and lined with other quality fabrics such as designer cotton to achieve that wow factor. Green living, earth friendly. They make GREAT Gifts. Hand wash only.

Posted by CraftMe on 2011-10-12 10:23:24

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