Edith Wharton was an American author around the beginning of the 20th century. She wrote novels and short stories, and she also wrote about garden design and interior design. In 1902 she built The Mount, an estate on 50 acres in rural Lenox, Massachusetts, to demonstrate her design principles. This photograph was taken from the Italian gardens behind the house.
Lenox is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The Mount is open to the public.
23 comments:
Beautiful classic lines and what a wonderful home for the
Symphony-Orchestra.
So beautiful! But why the B&W?
It's been a long time since I've read Edith Wharton. She certainly knew how to live!
It's very grand! Looks great in black and white.
Wow! That's some casa!
You've pushed me now Jack, I've heard about her but not read any of her work..must amend this really soon. Looks really good in B& W..
A gorgeous black and white photo.
I love Edith Wharton's books but, I never imagined her living in such a grand place.
Such a lovely home for the symphony orchestra and a beautiful house on its own! Great shot as always and it does look good in B&W! Have a great week, Jack, and welcome home!
Like Grace, I've heard of Edith Wharton but never read anything by her. Such an elegant home, I can rather imagine the kind of lady she might be.
Unlike some artists and writers, I guess Edith Wharton achieved commercial success during her lifetime.
Wow! A stunning place!
Gorgeous place Jack! I have read many of her books but it was a long time ago - I should reread a few.
What a lovely place. Around our place when we say "the Mount" we are referring to the College of Mt. St. Joseph, just west of Cincinnati.
Sunday greetings from Port Canaveral.
All the best,
Lois
How nice the BSO uses this in summer, it seems very apt somehow. Great choice to make this B&W, gives it a timeless quality.
Grand looking, formal house. Imagine quite a social whirl has always gone in this house.
Well, that's imposing. Ms. Warton's books must have sold very well, or else she was independently wealthy. It's interesting to observe her taste for symmetry, but only up to a point.
Fabulous looking place.
Fascinating contrast between her own fabulous wealth and her ability to observe and critique the the world of the upper classes. I like the that the symphony now resides here.
i dont know the author!
im curious how your netherlands trip was. too bad it was cold. you can never predict the dutch weather... other than that its usually not too warm... :(
Really? I didn't know she wrote about architecture..now I'll have to go on a Google tangent. Very arresting photo in B & W
Adorable! I love the angle in this picture!
Léia
A grand mansion indeed. I bet it would be fascinating to take a tour inside. Thanks for sharing Jack (and for dropping by my blog)
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