[Two drawings of views of Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, England].

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Title: [Two drawings of views of Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, England].
Contributor: Villedary, J., papermaker.
Published / Created: [between 1784-1812?]
Publication Place: London? and England London
Abstract: Two drawings of views for Strawberry Hill house in Twickenham, both similar to two drawings mounted in Horace Walpole's extra-illustrated copy of his: A description of the villa of Mr. Horace Walpole (Strawberry Hill : Printed by Thomas Kirgate, 1784). A) Is a view of the grounds of Strawberry Hill, the villa only partially visible through a gap in the trees. In the foreground stands the obelisk on a knoll. B) A view of Strawberry Hill across the south lawn
Description: Title devised by cataloger.
Unsigned drawings.
The first drawing (A) has watermark J. Villedary; the mill was active in Holland from 1758-1812.
Both drawings window mounted on album paper at edges.
Provenance: Grosvenor; September 2025.
Extent: 2 drawings : sheets 21.8 x 31.4 cm, mounted to 26.2 x 37.8 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Genre: Wash drawings
Material: sepia wash ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
England
London.
Subject (Name): Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797
Subject (Topic): Homes and haunts
Buildings, structures, etc
Estates
Subjects: Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 > Homes and haunts
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England) > Buildings, structures, etc
Estates > England > London