Details
Continuing on random posts from my recent trip, this is a shot taken in London of some of the wonderful details that I found on the Adelphi building overlooking the Strand by the River Thames . The building was constructed from 1936 to 38 and has so much wonderful Art Deco detailing all over it - around the doorways and the corners, etc that I took many pics. These little guys were found in the door surrounds and seem to be performing various activities but I am not sure what the significance is. I really liked them though.
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27 comments:
The figure really blends in well with the Art Deco styling, well spotted!
Great detail and step to encourage reading :))
A kiss.
I would have thought that would be a library or couthouse.
Cute lil' guys. Makes me think this might be a library. Or maybe a prison and they're running away! :)
It was hard to tell what the building was but I think it may be a posh office building. There many different figures on the building - Greek gods, zodiac symbols, coats-of-arms, etc. And wonderful deco patterning.
The only idea this figure brings to mind is a boy delivering newspapers, but I love the idea of similar little guys performing different tasks.
K
I love the detailing on the older buildings. Doesn't happen much today. MB
a great little thing
Great idea getting these detail shots while you were there. I'm going to remember to do that the next time I visit my favorite city, London.
Nice find, someone with a sense of humour carved this one I think!
Finely observed detail.
Terrific shot! I like the carving.
They don't make 'em like that any more, do they? Nice details.
Perfect interpretation of the theme. Charming little guy!
A great theme day post.
Perfect shot for theme day.
Very charming!
The more you look at theses older buildings the more details one will see. This is something that you will not see on present day structures.
Wonderful, witty too Pat.
Wonderful detail! You know I love Art Deco! :-)
Wonderful theme day capture.
Wonderful theme day capture.
PERFECT for the theme! I like this very much.
I hope the little guy was able to buy himself some clothes after all his hard work.
Lovely little naked cherub :) looove Art Deco ..excellent image for the theme Pat.
Surely someone can giveyou a bit of history on this building. I think that it is spectacular!
Great details.
Bises,
Genie
Very cute detail, nice photo!
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