The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Vol. 01, No. 10, October 1895.: French Farmhouses. — John Shaqi
The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Vol. 01, No. 10, October 1895.: French Farmhouses.Various
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The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Vol. 01, No. 10, October 1895.: French Farmhouses.
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Architecture -- Periodicals
It is one of the main beauties of the charming village of
Varengeville-sur-Mer, on the north coast of Normandy. It is now
converted into a farmhouse, but in it once a celebrated privateersman
of Dieppe received the ambassadors of the King of Portugual. There are
still many evidences of the former dignity and grandeur in its present
degradation.
Ango was strictly a _manoir_ in the French sense, that is, a residence
of the second class--not a chateau, such as Chambord or Blois.
The principal part of the building consists of but one story with
an open gallery beneath, supported by an arcade with columns bearing
finely carved caps ornamented with female heads, angels, etc.
In the interior as well as on the exterior may be seen fragments of
sculpture which show much refinement. In one of the rooms of the tower
a monumental mantel carved in stone bears in its centre the bust of an
old man having in his hand a globe surmounted by a cross, the imperial
emblem. This may be the portrait of one of the founders of the Ango
family.
LXXIII to LXXVI.
FERME DE TURPE, NORMANDY.
The Ferme de Turpe is situated near the town of Neuchatel-en-Bray,
famous for its cheese. It has fewer interesting details than the
Manoir d'Ango and is in even poorer repair, but in massing and general
picturesque effect it offers many suggestions which can be utilized to
advantage in our country houses.
Of these four views very little need be said. The charming
picturesqueness of the two general views is sufficient excuse
for presenting them, but they contain much more to the student of
architecture who cares to look for it. The two detailed views give an
excellent idea of the simple, straightforward methods of the builders.
LXXVII to LXXX.
MANOIR D'ANGO. NORMANDY.
This building was erected between the years 1530 and 1542. Its general
design and especially its detail are of the Francois I type, and very
beautifully executed, as will be seen from the larger scale details.
The materials as indicated are stone and brick.
In Benoist's La Normandie Illustrie a remarkably interesting circular
brick dove-cote is shown in the courtyard of this _manoir_, but it
does not appear in any of our views, and may have been demolished
since M. Benoist's sketches were made in 1852. Its walls were
decorated with colored brick, laid in bands and diaper patterns.
Club Notes.
The Baltimore Architectural Club commenced its active work for
the season on the first of October. It has its rooms in the Wilson
Building, Saratoga and Charles Streets, which are always open for the
use of its members, and there will be regular meetings every Thursday
evening during the winter and spring. At these meetings various
subjects of interest will occupy the attention of the members, both of
a practical and aesthetic character.
At one meeting of each month there will be an informal talk or
lecture on some of the mechanical, constructive or sanitary questions
connected with architecture.
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