Document Reference | Os C 171 |
Title | Letter from [H. Leveson-Gower], Duchess of Sutherland, Stafford House, London, to J.E. Denison, Ossington, Nottinghamshire; 5 Apr. 1840 |
Date | 5 April 1840 |
Extent | 2 ff |
Level | Item/file |
Content Description | Has been shown Denison's letter concerning German artists by the Duke [of Sutherland] and asks to see Mr Collman's drawings; believes German artists will find work although situation is delicate with English artists; discusses new decorations at Trentham Hall; needs to know what preparations are required for Collman's work [fresco]; congratulates Denison on introducing new style. |
Term | patronage, artistic |
art, artists |
art, fresco |
furniture |
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Persons
Code | PersonName | Dates of existence |
NA9467 | Gower; George G. Sutherland-Leveson- (1786-1861); 2nd Duke of Sutherland; succeeded 1833 | 1786-1861 |
NA9722 | Collman; L.W. (fl 1840-1849); Mr; architect and house decorator | fl 1840-1849 |
NA6696 | Gower; Harriet E.G. Sutherland-Leveson- (1806-1868); Duchess of Sutherland; wife of 2nd Duke | 1806-1868 |
NA199 | Denison; J. Evelyn (1800-1873); 1st Viscount Ossington; M.P. Speaker of House of Commons 1857-72 created Viscount Ossington 1872 | 1800-1873 |
Places
Code | Set |
PL118 | /Ossington/Nottinghamshire/England |
PL10005 | /Trentham/Staffordshire/England |