The idea of the ‘poetry house’ has always been an important concept for the charity. Originally inspired by the property at No 8 Royal College Street in Camden, formerly occupied by the poets Rimbaud and Verlaine, and by other poetry houses around Europe, the charity has explored how the concept can be used to symbolise a transformation in attitudes to the arts and culture, one rooted in social capital and a sense of place.
We are therefore delighted to present a stunning scale replica of the poetry house created by Timothy Richards Limited, probably the UK’s leading model-making company, specialising in architectural fine art and modern souvenir models. Now all fans of the poets Rimbaud and Verlaine can own their own poetry house. This limited edition model, 20cm high, is ideal for a desk, cabinet, bookshelf, mantlepiece or alcove.
As well as celebrating the poets and their time in London, this model is also a wonderful projection of the values and meanings associated with R&V as an arts organisation, and of its ongoing work in championing the arts and arts education. For every model sold Timothy Richards Limited has agreed to make a £50 donation to the charity.
If you would like to purchase this limited edition scale model you can place your order here
If you are a US customer you can place your order in $US here
If you would like more information about the commissioning of the model you can email us at info@rimbaudverlaine.org
Click here to read a presentation by Graham Henderson about the poetry house and its potential importance as a delivery vehicle for the arts and culture in the digital age.
This was his keynote address at the Kindred Spirits conference, hosted by the Foundation in partnership with its partners at the National Museum of Literature in Romania in 2015.