Essling Church re-visited.
Michael's 1809 blog is a mine of information and this together with his observations in the thread have been most useful.
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Whilst a lot of Austrian villages layouts seem to have followed Thomas's research, it appears that the two villages that I am interested in do not.
The plans do show the majority of buildings facing the roads rather than the gable ended versions originally suggested. Nevertheless the types of building styles described by Thomas are informative.
Furthermore, my ‘man in Essling', a very helpful chap called Harry has sent me some wonderful pictures from his town where he lives, near to the granary.
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These buildings, thought to be originals are most instructive.
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Harry states , Tiled Roofs would be more in Common, on small Side Buildings there may be Wooden Shingles. But as i heard from a befriended Historian, the thatch or Reed Roofs are not really there.
Indeed, regarding the Schloss church in 1809 he states that it was a relatively small affair with a wooden tower.
The Chapel was 200 Years ago a bit illegal, it was build on a more private Source from the Townresidents.And it was really small with Place for only 80-100 People. The Church or Chapel for Essling was designated to be the one in Eckartsau. Around 16 Miles from Essling.
The Chapel in Essling at this Time has also a wooden Tower, no Stonework.
My version of this edifice, suggested by the picture at the turn of the century I feel is too big.
I was forwarded this wonderful layout of Essling by Mr Crynns which shows a church similar to Michael's design. I believe this is not Michael's work as his Schloss is smaller. The gentleman in question is signed as Jäger and I am very impressed with his beautiful work.
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I feel, reluctantly, that it is back to the drawing board time!
Chris
's motivation to paint Napoleonic ships returns!
