The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, vol. 06, No. 04, April 1900 The Petit Trianon: Versailles; English Carved Fireplaces

"The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, vol. 06, No. 04, April 1900" is a collection showcasing historical architectural designs through detailed accounts and illustrations. This volume takes you back in time, spotlighting the Petit Trianon at Versailles, focusing on its architectural evolution and the subtle changes introduced by Marie Antoinette, including the implementation of an English-style garden reflecting a shift towards more intimate and rural aesthetics. The journey continues to England, examining the historical development of carved fireplaces, highlighting the changing styles from Gothic to the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, all enhanced by illustrative examples capturing the craftsmanship of bygone architectural styles.