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Castle Hill, Devonshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
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Castle Hill, Devonshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7234729 Castle Hill, Devonshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle Hill, Devonshire, England. Georgian Palladian-style house built by Roger Morris in 1730 in formal grounds laid out by Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl of Clinton. Colour woodblock by Benjamin Fawcett in the Baxter process of an illustration by Alexander Francis Lydon from Reverend Francis Orpen Morriss Picturesque Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, William Mackenzie, London, 1880.); © Florilegius
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This print showcases the majestic Castle Hill in Devonshire, England, as it stood in 1880. The engraving, created by Alexander Francis Lydon and reproduced by Benjamin Fawcett using the Baxter process, captures the grandeur of this Georgian Palladian-style house. Built in 1730 by Roger Morris and surrounded by meticulously landscaped grounds designed by Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl of Clinton, Castle Hill exudes elegance and sophistication. The image offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by the aristocracy during this era. With its intricate architecture and lush vegetation adorning the parkland surrounding it, Castle Hill stands as a symbol of high society's taste for luxury and refinement. Reverend Francis Orpen Morriss' work "Picturesque Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland" serves as the source for this illustration. It provides an invaluable record of historical British estates that were once home to nobles and gentlemen. As we admire this enchanting print from Fine Art Finder's private collection, we are transported back to a time when grand mansions like Castle Hill represented not only architectural marvels but also symbols of wealth and social status. This piece invites us to appreciate both the artistry involved in capturing such scenes through engravings like Lydon's masterpiece and our collective fascination with history's most magnificent dwellings.
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