Designs for cornices or entablatures.
1875-1890
Think of this page as a 19th-century Pinterest board for architects! Labeled 'J.A. Du Cerceau' at the top, it displays a collection of lavish architectural fragments—cornices, moldings, and decorative friezes—that were originally designed during the French Renaissance. You can spot classic motifs like swirling acanthus leaves, egg-and-dart patterns, and a sculpted face (mascaron) hiding in the center column. The text at the bottom reveals it was published by Rapilly in Paris, likely a reprint from the late 1800s intended to keep these elegant classical styles alive for Victorian builders.
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