Early C19th Collection

Night and Morning (coloured etching)
STC188361 Night and Morning (coloured etching) by Seymour, Robert (1798-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shortshanks was Seymours shortlived pseudonym)

The Indian Bridge and Serpent Fountain at Sezincote, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310419 The Indian Bridge and Serpent Fountain at Sezincote, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sezincote, the entrance front with the Conservatory curving away to the rear, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310420 Sezincote, the entrance front with the Conservatory curving away to the rear, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Pentillie Castle, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311803 Pentillie Castle, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The central saloon, Sezincote, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320650 The central saloon, Sezincote, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The garden front, Cassiobury Park, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311727 The garden front, Cassiobury Park, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Hillington Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311787 Hillington Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The entrance front, Sezincote, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320604 The entrance front, Sezincote, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Onion finials form a cresting to the roof, Sezincote, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320601 Onion finials form a cresting to the roof, Sezincote, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Lypiatt Park, Bisley, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320687 Lypiatt Park, Bisley, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Sezincote from the south west, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320608 Sezincote from the south west, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

The Artist and his School, 1902 (oil on canvas)
XKH152163 The Artist and his School, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Siebelist, Arthur (1870-1946); 184x205 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany

The Whist Party (colour litho)
STC188392 The Whist Party (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Partie de Whist a Quatre Sous; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Morning, Noon, Night, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching
STC188367 Morning, Noon, Night, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) (see also 188366) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Characteristics - England, Ireland and Scotland, engraved by George Hunt (colour litho)
STC188382 Characteristics - England, Ireland and Scotland, engraved by George Hunt (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Locomotion - Walking by Steam, Riding by Steam, Flying by Steam
STC188381 Locomotion - Walking by Steam, Riding by Steam, Flying by Steam, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) by Seymour

Morning, Noon, Night, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching
STC188366 Morning, Noon, Night, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) (see also 188367) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Young Women Chatting, c. 1820 (colour engraving)
STC249556 Young Women Chatting, c. 1820 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Salem Common on Training Day, 1808 (oil on canvas)
PEM199340 Salem Common on Training Day, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Ropes, George (1788-1819); 89x134 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; American, out of copyright

A New Coat (colour litho)
STC188389 A New Coat (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Puff, Puff, It is an Age of Puffing, Puff, Puff, Puff, published September 1827 by Thomas
STC188363 Puff, Puff, It is an Age of Puffing, Puff, Puff, Puff, published September 1827 by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) by Heath

The Canary, 1913 (oil on canvas)
HEH372456 The Canary, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Paxton, William McGregor (1869-1941); 40.6x35.6 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

A View of Borrowdale
SC16983 A View of Borrowdale by Constable, John (1776-1837); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Tales of Wonder - This attempt to describe the effects of the sublime
STC188386 Tales of Wonder - This attempt to describe the effects of the sublime and wonderful is dedicated to M.G. Lewis Esq, published by McLeary (colour litho) by Seymour

Cribbage, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching)
STC188362 Cribbage, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Dress Circle, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching)
STC188359 The Dress Circle, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bustle, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching)
STC188358 The Bustle, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A View of the Small Coast Gate with Hattorpe and Stolting Towers, Tallinn
EST61360 A View of the Small Coast Gate with Hattorpe and Stolting Towers, Tallinn, gouache on cardboard) by Hau, Johannes (1771-1838); Estonian History Museum, Tallinn, Estonia; Russian

Fireboard depicting a view of Beverly, 1800-20 (oil on panel)
PEM199339 Fireboard depicting a view of Beverly, 1800-20 (oil on panel) by American School, (19th century); 80x124.5 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Miss-Ann-Thropy, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching)
STC188380 Miss-Ann-Thropy, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Family Group, c. 1810
BAL32245 Family Group, c.1810 by Schrank, Franz (1747-1835); Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany; German, out of copyright

A Scene on board a Margate Hoy, as described by Dibdin, 1804 (hand-coloured etching)
XJF473765 A Scene on board a Margate Hoy, as described by Dibdin, 1804 (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Neo-Classical Interior, c. 1820 (w / c on paper)
XIR122111 Neo-Classical Interior, c.1820 (w/c on paper) by Tolstoy, Fedor Petrovich (1783-1873); 42x46.8 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

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Step back in time to the early 19th century, where elegance and grandeur reigned supreme. Night and Morning come alive in a mesmerizing coloured etching, capturing the essence of this era. As we explore further, we are transported to Sezincote, a magnificent estate boasting The Indian Bridge and Serpent Fountain. This black-and-white photograph from 100 Favourite Houses showcases its enchanting beauty. Moving along, we encounter the entrance front of Sezincote with its captivating Conservatory curving gracefully towards the rear. England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley presents us with a glimpse into Pentillie Castle through an evocative black-and-white photo. We step inside Sezincote's central saloon as depicted in Country Houses of the Cotswolds – it exudes opulence and refinement. Venturing outdoors once again, Cassiobury Park reveals itself through another poignant image from England's Lost Houses. Its garden front is a testament to nature's splendor intertwined with architectural marvels. Hillington Hall stands tall in all its glory as captured by Giles Worsley - an exquisite example of lost treasures. The entrance front at Sezincote beckons us closer; its allure is undeniable even in monochrome photos found within Country Houses of the Cotswolds. Onion finials delicately adorn the roofline at Sezincote, adding an extra touch of whimsy and charm. Lypiatt Park emerges before our eyes through yet another black-and-white photograph from Country Houses of the Cotswolds – showcasing timeless beauty amidst picturesque surroundings. Finally, we gaze upon Sezincote from the southwest; it stands proudly against rolling hills as documented in this captivating book. To complete our journey into this remarkable period, "The Artist and his School" transports us to 1902 on canvas – reminding us that art has always been intertwined with history and culture throughout the ages.