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1. Slight sketches of architecture by John Chute, Esq., of the Vine in Hampshire,1753 [art original].
- Creator:
- Chute, John, 1701-1776
- Published / Created:
- [1753]
- Call Number:
- Folio 49 3490
- Image Count:
- 173
- Abstract:
- A collection of approximately 130 drawings and sketches by John Chute and one etching and engraving entitled Chaucer's Grove by P. Mazell (artist James Pettit Andrews) given to Horace Walpole, for his renovation of Strawberry Hill, bound in one volume and with an additional 23 loose leaves, including sketches for the Gallery, Round Tower, and one inspired by a doorcase in Dugdale's St. Paul's for the presses in the Library. Some of the drawings have been annotated by Walpole and/or Thomas Kirgate
- Alternative Title:
- Original drawings and sketches
- Description:
- Title from ms. title page in Horace Walpole's hand., Title from Hazen: Original drawings and sketches., In English., John Chute (1701-1776), English architect and connoisseur of the arts and literature, member of Horace Walpole's 'Strawberry committee.', Bound in original marbled boards., Inscribed on front fly leaf: "Lady Waldegrave from W.V. Harcourt, July 5, 1887.", On front pastedown, Carlingford's bookplate., Marble boards with half-leather. Written in ink in unidentified hand on front cover: Strawberry Hill (drawings). Paper lable on spine: "33.", The 3 volumes consist of 1 album and 2 cases., and Original marbled boards. Second Strawberry Hill Sale fleuron used as bookplate. Press-mark K.13, but moved to the Closet. Not in Manuscript Catalogue of 1763; probably kept in the Glass Closet until 1790. Inscribed on the fly-leaf: 'Lady Waldegrave from W.V. Harcourt, July 6, 1867.' Bookplate of Lord Carlingford, who married Lady Waldegrave in 1863.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain and Twickenham (London, England)
- Subject (Name):
- Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Homes and haunts, Country homes, and Buildings, structures, etc
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Slight sketches of architecture by John Chute, Esq., of the Vine in Hampshire,1753 [art original].
2. [Design for the southeast corner of Strawberry Hill] [art original].
- Creator:
- Chute, John, 1701-1776
- Published / Created:
- [not before 1753?]
- Call Number:
- 49 630
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- A pencil sketch of the southeast corner of Strawberry Hill, the home of Horace Walpole, shown with a tree along side the villa and a view of the grove of trees beyond
- Description:
- Thomas Langley's Ancient architecture
- Subject (Name):
- Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Homes and haunts
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Design for the southeast corner of Strawberry Hill] [art original].
3. [South front of Strawberry Hill] [art original].
- Published / Created:
- [not before 1769]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 53 Sp3 820a v.1
- Collection Title:
- Volume 1, after page xxxii. Anecdotes, observations, and characters, of books and men.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A view of Horace Walpole's villa Strawberry Hill from the south across the lawn with the Thames in the distance on the right. In the foreground a man leads two woman and a child along with their two dogs across the lawn, gesturing with his arm to the right. Another man walks toward the river
- Description:
- architecture.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Twickenham (London, England)
- Subject (Name):
- Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Buildings, structures, etc, Homes and haunts, and Estates
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [South front of Strawberry Hill] [art original].
4. Strawberry Hill [graphic]
- Creator:
- Watts, John, active 1771-1786, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [between 1771 and 1786]
- Call Number:
- SH Views B278 no. 8 Box 100
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A reversed view of the north front of Horace Walpole's home Strawberry Hill in Twickenham as seen from the road, with trees on either side and in the distance a man walking the road with a bundle suspended from stick over his shoulder
- Description:
- Title etched below image. and Formerly thought to have been after J.C. Barrow.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, Twickenham., and Twickenham (London, England)
- Subject (Name):
- Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Architecture, Domestic
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Strawberry Hill [graphic]
5. Strawberry Hill [graphic]
- Creator:
- Stadler, Joseph Constantine, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 June 1793]
- Call Number:
- SH Views F226 no. 3+ Impression 1 Box 200
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A view of Horace Walpole's home Strawberry Hill in Twickenham as seen from the south lawn, with the Thames River and Richmond in the distance on the right
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Plate from: Combe, W. An history of the River Thames. London : Printed by W. Bulmer and Co. for John and Josiah Boydell, 1794., and Watermark: "Not bleached 1825".
- Publisher:
- Pub. June 1, 1793, by J. & J. Boydell, Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall & No. 90, Cheapside
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, Twickenham., and Twickenham (London, England)
- Subject (Name):
- Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Architecture, Domestic
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Strawberry Hill [graphic]
6. Strawberry Hill [graphic]
- Creator:
- Stadler, Joseph Constantine, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 June 1793]
- Call Number:
- SH Views F226 no. 3+ Impression 2 Box 200
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A view of Horace Walpole's home Strawberry Hill in Twickenham as seen from the south lawn, with the Thames River and Richmond in the distance on the right
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Plate from: Combe, W. An history of the River Thames. London : Printed by W. Bulmer and Co. for John and Josiah Boydell, 1794., and Mounted on brown paper: 32 x 44 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pub. June 1, 1793, by J. & J. Boydell, Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall & No. 90, Cheapside
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, Twickenham., and Twickenham (London, England)
- Subject (Name):
- Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Architecture, Domestic
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Strawberry Hill [graphic]
7. The cottage at Strawberry Hill [graphic]
- Creator:
- Watts, John, active 1771-1786, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [between 1771 and 1786]
- Call Number:
- SH Views B278 no. 11 Box 100
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- A view of the cottage on Horace Walpole's estate, Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, with trees on either side. In the distance on the left is an octagonal (?) building
- Description:
- Title etched below image. and "J.B." probably Joseph Charles Barrow.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, Twickenham., and Twickenham (London, England)
- Subject (Name):
- Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Architecture, Domestic
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The cottage at Strawberry Hill [graphic]
8. Drawings and designs by Richd. Bentley, only son of Dr. Bentley, Master of Trinity-College, Cambridge [art original].
- Creator:
- Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, collector
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1760]
- Call Number:
- Folio 49 3585
- Image Count:
- 69
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A collection of 75 drawings and designs for Strawberry Hill which document the growth of Strawberry Hill whilst Bentley was in favor with the owner Horace Walpole and part of the "Strawberry Committee" (ca. 1753-1761) along with John Chute. Drawings include: the first plans for the main library. Besides the designs for Strawberry Hill, there are plans for other buildings, views of Jersey, sketches for Gray's Poems, etc
- Alternative Title:
- Drawings and designs by Richard Bentley ...
- Description:
- Title from special title page printed at Strawberry Hill Press, ca. 1760. See Hazen, A.T. Bibliography of Strawberry Hill press, p. 255., With notes by Horace Walpole and Richard Bentley on mounts and drawings., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Name):
- Gray, Thomas, 1716-1771., Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Homes and haunts
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Drawings and designs by Richd. Bentley, only son of Dr. Bentley, Master of Trinity-College, Cambridge [art original].