Portugese Late Gothic Style Facade by Marilyn Harris
Portugese Late Gothic Style Facade
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Featured in Bricks, Blocks, Tiles and Mosaic mania, The Compact Group and PORTUGAL
One of the Images of the Day in Inspired Art – 18th February 2011
King consort Ferdinand II developed Pena National Palace as a summer residence for the Portuguese Royal Family in 1839.
He commissioned German Ludwig von Eschwege to design the palace in the romantic style – built between 1842 and 1854. Ferdinand took great interest, stipulating that vaulted arches and medieval and Islamic elements be included.
Ferdinand designed this ornate window for the main facade himself, based on a Manueline window in the Tomar Monastery.
For more information on Manueline Visit:
Wikipedia
Canon PowerShot A650IS
Shutter Speed: 1/250sec
Aperture: F4.0
ISO: 80
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February 18th, 2011
Mary
Thank you so much Mary and the Inspired Art Group! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Please don’t forget to add this Featured Image to our Monthly Featured Artworks Challenge February
18th February 2011
Thank you so much Pamela and the Compact Group! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Thank you so much! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
fascinating shot
Thank you Tereza! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Ludwig did a fabulous job…………..great shot!! ;-))
Thank you Stephanie! He sure did! :o)
– Marilyn Harris