Balcony

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Balcony

Before the addition of the art galleries, this was where Annie and Merton displayed their paintings, frequently changing them to highlight their latest purchases. The glass dome above the staircase depicts a wonderful extravaganza of the night sky, with bats, owls, stars and comets, in contrast to the skylight and the fountain in the Main Hall, which both depict the daily transition of the sun, from sunrise to dusk. As well as many custom-designed decorations, East Cliff Hall is also full of upmarket off-the-shelf décor. For example, the ceiling above the staircase is framed by a gilded plaster panel reproduction of the Parthenon Frieze. This piece was bought from the Tynecastle Co. Ltd, a company which produced wallpapers and mouldings for fashionable interiors of the day. Artwork currently on display on the Balcony. Click on an artwork to find out more.

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