Cadland Park, in Hampshire, the Seat of Robt. Drummond Esqr
Information
Title
Cadland Park, in Hampshire, the Seat of Robt. Drummond Esqr
Record type
Digitised Book Plate Collection
Original Reference
BP/4841-1001/10
Author or creator
Watts; William (1752-1851); engraver
Date
c.1779
Scope & content
Black and white engraved plate depicting Cadland Park in Hampshire, with two figures strolling in the grounds and the house nestled in trees. The sea can be seen in the background, with ships on the horizon. The gardens were landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The book plate bears the imprints 'Published as the Act directs, Sepr 1st. 1780, by W.Watts, Kemp's Row, Chelsea', 'G. Barret RA. del' and 'W.Watts sculp'. From the book 'The seats of the nobility and gentry' by William Watts