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Plan and elevation of a Regency villa
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Plan and elevation of a Regency villa
Plan and elevation of a Regency villa. Floorplan shows drawing rooms, dinner room and study.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1817
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This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving, dating from 1817, showcases the elegant plan and elevation of a Regency villa, as published in Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of Arts in London. The villa, with its distinctive red-brick facade, boasts a grand quadrangle layout, featuring drawing rooms, a dining room, and a study. The villa's design reflects the refined taste of the aristocracy and landed gentry of the time. In stark contrast to the villa's opulence, the engraving also depicts a nearby Westminster penitentiary, with its imposing towers and prison cells. The prison, situated along the banks of the River Thames, was a reminder of the stark reality of life for those less fortunate than the villa's inhabitants. Prisoners, both male and female, are shown in their cells, while a boat on the river hints at the possibility of transportation to distant lands as punishment. The juxtaposition of the villa and the prison underscores the social divide that existed during the Regency period. While the villa represents the height of luxury and comfort, the prison represents the harsh realities of poverty and crime. The intricate detail and vibrant colours of the engraving bring both structures to life, offering a glimpse into the contrasting worlds of the Regency era.
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