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The Portico Soffit, Osterley Park House
Osterley was created in the late 18th century by architect and designer Robert Adam for the Child family to entertain and impress their friends and clients.
The portico was inspired by Robert Wood's engravings of The Temple of the Sun at Palmyra which also provided the inspiration for the plasterwork of the soffit with it's octagon compartment and marigold rosettes.
Marigolds are seen throughout the house as they were the emblem of Child's bank.
The Portico Soffit, Osterley Park House
Osterley was created in the late 18th century by architect and designer Robert Adam for the Child family to entertain and impress their friends and clients.
The portico was inspired by Robert Wood's engravings of The Temple of the Sun at Palmyra which also provided the inspiration for the plasterwork of the soffit with it's octagon compartment and marigold rosettes.
Marigolds are seen throughout the house as they were the emblem of Child's bank.