The Gazweasel Times

By gazweasel

Summer in the style of Rebecca

This is one of four lozenges in the ceiling of the Business Room at Berrington Hall, just the other side of Leominster. The four have been painted in the style of Rebecca and are of the four seasons. Given her apparel, I'm assuming this one is summer.

We went to Berrington Hall today (it's a National Trust property) and were surprised to discover that you can take photographs inside (as long as you don't use a flash).

In case anyone is interested...The style of Rebecca is named after Biagio Rebecca (1735-1808) ARA, a very successful decorative artist of the time. Berrington Hall has quite a few ceiling paintings in the style of Rebecca. I just like saying 'in the style of Rebecca' because it reminds me of the film, Rebecca.

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