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Hi Eric,

Came across some info of Gorhambury which may be of some interest:

Fascinating Gorhambury Artist’s Impression (at the site of the ruins): https://www.tylersandbricklayers.co.uk/recent-events/610-3-august-charter-day-visit-to-gorhambury-house

Gorhambury Floor Plan & Description: https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/herts/vol2/pp392-405

Old Engraving from The Martyrdom of Francis Bacon by Alfred Dodd

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12 hours ago, A Phoenix said:

Hi Eric,

Came across some info of Gorhambury which may be of some interest:

Fascinating Gorhambury Artist’s Impression (at the site of the ruins): https://www.tylersandbricklayers.co.uk/recent-events/610-3-august-charter-day-visit-to-gorhambury-house

Gorhambury Floor Plan & Description: https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/herts/vol2/pp392-405

Old Engraving from The Martyrdom of Francis Bacon by Alfred Dodd

Gorhambury1.jpg

Gorhambury2.gif

Gorhambury 3.jpg

image.png.3d9769b1142427e9be33b178e80338a5.pngFound this very well-executed watercolour painting by John Buckler from 1815 of Old Gorhambury House.

 

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On 3/23/2023 at 5:26 PM, Eric Roberts said:

image.png.3d9769b1142427e9be33b178e80338a5.pngFound this very well-executed watercolour painting by John Buckler from 1815 of Old Gorhambury House.

 

Two early sketches of Old Gorhambury House from the Gorhambury Estate archives, privately published in 1821 by Charlotte Grimston in "The History of Gorhambury House". Although she gives no indication of their age, these sketches could conceivably date from Sir Francis Bacon's time, or even earlier...?

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10 minutes ago, Eric Roberts said:

Two early sketches of Old Gorhambury House from the Gorhambury Estate archives, privately published in 1821 by Charlotte Grimston in "The History of Gorhambury House". Although she gives no indication of their age, these sketches could conceivably date from Sir Francis Bacon's time, or even earlier...?

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GORHAMBURY STAINED GLASS WINDOWS

https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/photos/item/DP084658

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1 hour ago, Eric Roberts said:

"VENUS AND ADONIS" BY TITIAN @ GORHAMBURY

Charlotte Grimston gives an inventory of paintings in the Gorhambury House art collection in 1820 which, on the last page of the hand-written book, includes the following entry:

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_and_Adonis_(Titian)

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Of the 30 known versions dating from the 16th century of Titian's "Venus and Adonis", at least 3 copies are in the UK. 

1. Cobb Collection: https://www.cobbecollection.co.uk/art/titian-venus-adonis/

2. National Gallery: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/workshop-of-titian-venus-and-adonis

3. Dulwich Picture Gallery: https://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/explore-the-collection/201-250/venus-and-adonis/

Perhaps there is a 4th copy still at Gorhambury? 

How appropriate that this painting once resided at Old Gorhambury, within walking distance of the White Hart Inn.

 

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Eric, these are completely extraordinary for their colour and amazing attention to detail. Another trip to Gorhambury is needed as we don't recall these in any great detail although it has been awhile since we've been. Immediately thought, well we can see where Francis got his love of nature from (Sir Nicholas) and then we spotted this on the Gorhambury House website: 'Further highlights include 17th century painted glass windows, commissioned by Francis Bacon and salvaged from Old Gorhambury' https://www.gorhamburyestate.co.uk/Gorhambury-House

How amazing that we have a very direct and typical representation of Bacon's love and interest in nature. It would be so lovely to have Bacon's detailed notes on each panel when he commissioned it. Mainly birds and flowers but there are some rather unusual and interesting figures as well.

Thank you Eric - you have brightened up a very dull and rainy morning in the UK!👍

 

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14 minutes ago, Eric Roberts said:

"VENUS AND ADONIS" BY TITIAN @ GORHAMBURY

Charlotte Grimston gives an inventory of paintings in the Gorhambury House art collection in 1820 which, on the last page of the hand-written book, includes the following entry:

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_and_Adonis_(Titian)

image.png.e3f57d047bb38417952ed388461f64d6.png

 

Of the 30 known versions dating from the 16th century of Titian's "Venus and Adonis", at least 3 copies are in the UK. 

1. Cobb Collection: https://www.cobbecollection.co.uk/art/titian-venus-adonis/

2. National Gallery: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/workshop-of-titian-venus-and-adonis

3. Dulwich Picture Gallery: https://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/explore-the-collection/201-250/venus-and-adonis/

Perhaps there is a 4th copy still at Gorhambury? 

How appropriate that this painting once resided at Old Gorhambury, within walking distance of the White Hart Inn.

 

What an incredible link Eric. Perhaps you could find out its whereabouts by asking them at Gorhambury, it was obviously there at one time. Not a very welcome prospect for Stratfordians which reminds us of the 8 Shakespeare Quartos that were found there as well. See Lawrence's great article on this: https://sirbacon.org/links/gorhambury.html

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