Record

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

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