The Industrial Revolution fostered a profound and enduring public fascination with the mechanical innovations of the era. Such rapid innovation during the 18th...
Putti, also referred to as cherubs or cupids, are enchanting symbols within the western art canon. Their presence spans from the earliest forms...
The chimney piece (sometimes refered to as fire surround) evolved from simple smoke hoods to elaborately decorated marble beauties showcasing the finest craftsmanship....
There is something immediately arresting about a piece carved in alabaster. Unlike the cool grey authority of marble, alabaster holds warmth; a soft,...
The eminent designer George Hepplewhite, (Died 21 June 1786), an English cabinetmaker and furniture designer whose name is associated with a graceful style of...
Matthew Boulton FRS, (3 September 1728 – 17 August 1809), was an important early industrialist, government contractor, scholar and manufacturer. Business partner of...
The Custom House is architecturally considered the most important building in Dublin. Designed by James Gandon, completed in 1791, it is an elegantly...
