The watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print.
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8.00" x 5.50"
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10.00" x 7.50"
The Glover Residence Art Print
by Aiolos Greek Collections
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The Glover Residence art print by Aiolos Greek Collections. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The Glover Residence is noted for its blend of Western and Japanese elements and is an example of treaty port building. This type of architecture... more
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Artist's Description
The Glover Residence is noted for its blend of Western and Japanese elements and is an example of treaty port building. This type of architecture closely resembles one-story bungalows used by foreigners in Hong Kong or Shanghai and imported to Japan by British traders. Rather than following contemporary Victorian styles, this type of building more closely reflects the Georgian aesthetic popular in Britain during the previous generation.
The stone-floored verandas, latticed arches, and French windows are several of the distinctive foreign elements included in the residence, while Japanese influence can be seen in the tile roof with its demon-headed tiles intended to ward off evil. The roof was modified by adding unmistakably British chimneys.
The house was built by a Japanese carpenter, Koyama Hidenoshin. The plan for the house, which is still preserved, is unsigned. It is interesting to note that the plan uses feet instead of Japanese measurements. The basic construct...
About Aiolos Greek Collections
Thank you for visiting my gallery. I am Japanese, love to travel, and I love cats. I have always been fascinated with the landscape and buildings of Greece. I started taking photographs of these subjects about 20 years ago. It makes me very happy to know that others feel relaxed and pleased when they look at my work. *** The logo of "fine art america" watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print. Live Traffic Stats Live Traffic Stats
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Uri Baruch
Beautiful light and colors (v/f).
Gardening Perfection
Great history and capture Aiolos!!
Aiolos Greek Collections replied:
Thanks so much Gardening Perfection!
Gardening Perfection
Beautiful Widow!!