The stable (large)
One of the larger paintings in the exhibition, another end of the stable belonging to the Guest house (the supervisor´s estate in the old days). This stable isn´t much of a stable anymore, it contains living quarters for the people working at the Guest house, and some smaller hostel rooms. I´m always amazed at the details they built into the houses around 1900, even the stable got some decorations on the roof. Would ‘pinnacle’ be the right word for one of those pointy things on the roof tops, or is there a better word for it in English? Please give me some advice in the comments!
88 x 50 cm, watercolours on Fabriano Artistico 300 gsm rough grain watercolour paper.
Hi Nina,
I’m not able to help you with what those things on the roof are called, but I wanted to tell you again how much I am loving your blog and your paintings.
This one is magnificent!
xoxo
Your work is incredible and inspiring
Dear Nina,
you are showing us such beautiful pieces of traditional housing and architecture, and such fascinating landscapes! It’s a pleasure to visit your blog and each time discover one new interesting place through your colourful paintings!
I’m not sure if “pinnacle” is the right word in English…I’ll check into it. Lovely ornamentation on older buildings of that era…all over the world. I love the cleanness of the architecture of the Scandinavian countries in that time frame. Most of the Victorian Era leaves me feeling claustrophobic, it’s too busy and gaudy. This building is restful to look at. Just lovely, as usual.
The composition goes well with the tapestry like rendering on the right!
Love the texture and colours under the eaves especially. The pattern works SO well withthe grass. Excellent.
Thank you, Susan. “Eaves”… now there´s another architectural term I didn´t know – thanks for mentioning it!
This does look so peaceful, lovely work.
I think the word you’re looking for is ‘roof finial’
Thanks Cathy – I´ll write down the term, I´m sure I´ll need it again some other time! It´s not even in my dictionary.
Cathy’s right…I asked my engineer husband…that’s what it is. The part of the roof that acts like a border, framing in the eaves is called a fascia (pronounced FAY-sha). More architectural lingo for you.