Window Grille
1700-50 (made)
Artist/Maker | |
Place of origin |
From the Middle Ages until the 19th century, iron was often used as part of the decoration of windows and balconies. For many centuries, windows were small and open to the elements (the word 'window' is derived from 'wind's eye'). In the 16th century glass was introduced into wealthy peoples' houses, becoming common only in the course of the 18th century. Iron grilles were also used to secure windows from malevolent intruders, but at the same time could be highly decorative, as in this very elaborate example.
Object details
Categories | |
Object type | |
Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
|
Materials and techniques | Wrought iron |
Brief description | Window grille, wrought iron, Germany, about 1700 |
Physical description | Window grille of wrought iron, of interlaced foliate ornament and with an elaborate cresting, embossed and engraved, the bars threaded through each other and with return ends. |
Dimensions |
|
Subjects depicted | |
Summary | From the Middle Ages until the 19th century, iron was often used as part of the decoration of windows and balconies. For many centuries, windows were small and open to the elements (the word 'window' is derived from 'wind's eye'). In the 16th century glass was introduced into wealthy peoples' houses, becoming common only in the course of the 18th century. Iron grilles were also used to secure windows from malevolent intruders, but at the same time could be highly decorative, as in this very elaborate example. |
Bibliographic references |
|
Collection | |
Accession number | 5974-1858 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
Record created | June 24, 2009 |
Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest