CORRIDOR. THIS sketch [fig. 142] represents the perspective of the west corridor, as supposed to be seen from the Pavillon; and although, in reality, this conservatory can only be about fifty [Fig. 142. Perspective view of the west corridor, as supposed to be seen from the Favillon.] feet long, the ENFILADE is increased to an indefinite length, by a mirror so placed as to reflect the whole of the north corridor, which goes off at a right angle. This deceptive ornament will not only have a similar effect from the north corridor, but, in the summer, when the glasses are removed, the garden itself will be repeated, and doubled in extent. it In the sketch, a gardener is represented at the angle, to shew the only spot where any moving object can be reflected. In this respect, differs materially from the mirrors commonly placed at the end of ENFILADES, where the spectator always sees his own image reflected. tation. In this view of the subject, the modern style of landscape gardening is just as artificial as the ancient style, and this it ought undoubtedly to be, in order to bring it within the pale of the fine arts. See our Introduction to this volume. J. C. L.] [+ Metzger derives them from the flower and leaves. See his work, entitled, "Gesetze der Pflanzen und Mineralienbildung angewendet auf altdeutschen Baustyl, von Metzger." Stuttgart, 1835. 8vo. Plates. The bud, or germ, represented in Mr. Repton's figure, appears to be taken from the flower-stem of the succory or wild endive, Cichorium Intybus. J. C. L.] [Fig. 143. Design for an Orangery, as it is supposed to appear in the winter season. See m, in fig. 125, p. 377.] [Fig. 144. View of the Orangery changed into the character of a chiosk, by the removal of the glass sashes and part of the frame-work, and the substitution of appropriate furniture, drapery, &c.] Entrance from the corridor. The corridor. c Columns which support the roof d Plan of part of the roof. 3 F Fig. 146. View of the Pheasantry at the Pavillon, surmounted by a dove cot.] The east front of the Pavillon is, at present, so much overlooked by the opposite houses [see fig. 147], that it seems advisable to inclose this small garden by a thick screen of plantation, in which openings may afterwards be made, if necessary: but the only object really worth preserving is the view to the sea: the annexed sketch [fig. 148] represents that view, as supposed to be taken from the future private apartments, the floor of which I should propose to be elevated [ These private apartments were never built, and the consequence is, that the sea is not seen at all from any part of the Pavillon; a circumstance which renders it altogether ridiculous as a marine palace, as Her Majesty the present Queen is said to have observed when she first saw it. J. C. L.] (four or five feet), to command a better view of the sea towards the south, and of the parade towards the north; and also to prevent its being overlooked. With this intention, I propose the wall and the ground to be raised (above the eye) from the Steyne, which may hereafter furnish a terrace walk, under a [Fig. 147. View of the East Front of the Pavillon, as it appeared before the alterations were made.] double row of trees. This screen will preclude the necessity of making much alteration in the east front, which may, (Fig. 148. View from the proposed private apartment of the Pavillon, on the supposition that certain alterations are carried into execution.] therefore, retain the Chinese character EXTERNALLY, in conformity with the INTERIOR fitting-up of this suite of royal apartments. |