by Michael Hampton | Jun 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
After his travels and studies abroad in China, Paris, and Italy Scottish architect, Sir William Chambers returned to England in 1755 to start his own practice and produce some of his finest expressions of neoclassical architecture. He is most famous for designing...
by Michael Hampton | May 18, 2009 | Casino Marino, Uncategorized
This jewel box of a garden pavilion was designed by the great British architect Sir William Chambers for James Caulfield, 1st Earl of Charlemont. It was begun in the late 1750’s and was finished around 1775. It is considered one of the finest examples of...
by Michael Hampton | Apr 5, 2009 | The Boycott Pavilions, Uncategorized
When I think of Eden I think of the magical gardens and follies of Stowe. One of the finest surviving examples of English Baroque splendor of the early 18th century.The building that I have painted is one of a pair that flanks the entrance road to the estate. The...
by Michael Hampton | Mar 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have two major addictions, books and dashing into antique stores. Ok I love food and wine too but that’s a totally different story.During one of my recent jaunts into a favorite antique shop in Georgetown I was stunned and flabbergasted to find what appeared...
by Michael Hampton | Mar 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
At long last I have completed the Temple of the Four Winds! Since my last blog I have focused on adding all of the multiple layers to the painting. This can undoubtedly be the longest phase of the painting but god is in the details and I easily and happily get lost in...
