I was introduced to these wonderful architectural 'devices' by
Mary Ann from 'Beirut Pursuit'. MA has a pronounced art-history sensibility and an inquisitive eye. I appreciate her blog very much.
This is a corbel.
According to Wiki a corbel is a piece of stone jutting out from a wall to take a weight, or in some cases, to give the appearance of taking a weight. You see them below windows and balconies in particular.
Nip over to Beirut and admire the examples that Mary Ann is unearthing.
My corbel is part of the entrance to St Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst.
Mary Ann has me corbel hunting now as well.
ReplyDeleteYour pigeon pickers are also an interesting device in the photo.
Julie, I will be searching out corbels now, but my supply is limited where I live. Fortunately, I will be in a place in November with a plethera of corbels and other architectural features...
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend, mon amie!
Bises,
Genie
Beautiful Architecture!
ReplyDeleteDidn't know that these guys are called Corbels!
Gorgeous corbels, Julie. A dearth of them around here, too, except perhaps in the older parts of the nearby city. I love architectural embellishments.
ReplyDeleteHave been a way for a couple of days, had to catch up on Kirsten's blog before yours (nothing personal). I still admire her spirit and spunk. That's a great girl you've got there.
Luv, K
Live and learn.
ReplyDeleteIsn't there a champagne brand called Corbel? Wouldn't be supporting your own weight if you drank too much.
ReplyDeleteOops, I think it's "Korbel." :-)
To cure, carrying much weight indeed. May time continue to treat this place kind.
ReplyDeletePlease have a good new month and a nice weekend as well.
daily athens
I did not know the word corbel, but I have seen the feature! An intriguing post nand especially love the grandeur of the building's facade in the last photo!
ReplyDeleteMy mystery photo has 3 birds. There is a rosella at the top and a magpie having a not so friendly tete-a-tete with a kookaburra about territorial rights. The tree, of course, is a eucalypt! You were nearly completely correct!
Good to know what these architectural features are called.
ReplyDeleteNew word for me as well although I have seen them before. Haven't seen that St Vinnies Building, or perhaps not in daylight.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea to show a corbel for Theme Day. And those wire prongs which are presumably to keep the dreaded pigeons away?
ReplyDeleteUmmm ,. what's the mystery?
ReplyDeleteamazing!
ReplyDeletelove the last pic the best!!
interesting choice for the theme. carrying weight can be considered on so many levels.
ReplyDeleteI found this theme really difficult, but I think you've done a great job. I had no idea what a corbel is, so I've learned something today. And it's quite a lovely detail on this building.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I've seen corbels all over Perth without even realizing it Julie, will be on the lookout now!
ReplyDeleteI could spend hours taking pictures of this building...
ReplyDeletei like these corbels and the explanation. great choice for theme day
ReplyDeleteInteresting, informative and great examples. (and thanks for the vote Julie!)
ReplyDeleteChrissy
It's amazing how one can see something every day and not really know what it is or that it has a specific name. Very nicely done. I like these corbels.
ReplyDeleteYou found a great detail for the Mystery theme day
ReplyDeleteThese blogs are extending my education. Caryatids a few weeks ago on one blog, and now corbels on yours. I might know a few things if I keep blogging.
ReplyDeleteYou can see Palladio in the design of this building.
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, I've arrived late as always. Thanks for the shout out. Your photos turned out well, as always!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful detail and Architecture!
ReplyDeleteCorbels, what delightful examples of them on your site today!
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