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Pergola (Pérgula)

The word derives from the Latin “pergula”, which had the same meaning. These types of verandas are characterized as forming galleries covered with spaced beams, supported by pillars and garnished with climbing plants. They are intended for short walks in the shade.


Deriva do latim “pergula” onde possuía idêntico significado. As varandas deste tipo apresentam-se como galerias cobertas de travessas espaçadas suportadas por pilares e guarnecidas de trepadeiras. Destinam-se a curtos passeios à sombra.

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (1783-1853)-'pergola'-oil on canvas-(1813-1816) Copenhagen-Statens Museum for Kunst

Silvestro Lega (1826-1895)-'pergola'-oil on canvas Milano-Civica Galleria d'Arte Moderna

Carl Fredrik Aagaard (1833-1895)-'mediterranean pergola in Amalfi'-oil on canvas-ca 1880

Heni-Jean-Guillaume Martin (1860-1943)-'the pergola'-oil on canvas-1915 Indianapolis-Museum of Art

Ferdinand Loyen du Puigaudeau (1864-1930)-'the trellis by the river'-1911

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