"In domestic architecture the tendency has been to quit picturesque irregularity for a more formal and more dignified treatment. Such a house as Norman Shaw's "Cragside," build in the earlier part of our period, however its picturesque treatment may still be admired, would hardly be build now on a large scale; its architect himself has of late years shown a preference for a symmetrical and regular treatment of house architecture sometimes to the extent of making the mansion look too like a barrack." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Cragside

"In domestic architecture the tendency has been to quit picturesque irregularity for a more formal and…

This Rococo strap-work frame is French. During this period the strap-work frame was unsymmetrical and picturesque arrangements.

Rococo Strap-Work Frame

This Rococo strap-work frame is French. During this period the strap-work frame was unsymmetrical and…

This Rococo strap-work frame is French, usually placed in a corner of a wall. During this period the strap-work frame was unsymmetrical and picturesque arrangements.

Rococo Strap-Work Frame

This Rococo strap-work frame is French, usually placed in a corner of a wall. During this period the…

This Rococo strap-work frame is French. During this period the strap-work frame was unsymmetrical and picturesque arrangements.

Rococo Strap-Work Frame

This Rococo strap-work frame is French. During this period the strap-work frame was unsymmetrical and…