The East Front of Stourhead in Wiltshire - The Seat of Henry Hoare Esq,

A Fine Architectural Representation of Stourhead. CA (Chief Architect) Campbell - Inven

The East Front of Stourhead, Wiltshire (after Colen Campbell) by Hendrick Hulsberg (Amsterdam – London 1729). Depicts the central block, portico, steps and rustication. Marked p.42 Vol 3rd. Print in french as well, Elevation orientale de Stourhead dans le Comte de Wilts.

Makers and roles

Hendrick Hulsberg (Amsterdam – London 1729), engraver after Colen Campbell (1676-c.1729), architect

A copy of this engraving is held in the British National Trust: http://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/732685
Artist: Hendrick Hulsberg (Amsterdam)
Print Type: Engraving
Date: London 1729
Origin: Great Britain
Dimensions: SS 10 1/2 x 15 1/2"
Frame: Gilt Gold 18 x 22"
Subject: British Architecture
Notes & Literature: The Stourton family had lived at the Stourhead estate for 500 years until they sold it to Sir Thomas Meres in 1714. His son, John Meres, sold it in 1717 to Henry Hoare, son of wealthy banker Sir Richard Hoare. The original manor house was demolished and a new house, one of the first of its kind, was designed by Colen Campbell and built by Nathaniel Ireson between 1721 and 1725.

Over the next 200 years, the Hoare family collected many heirlooms, including a large library and art collection. In 1902, the house was gutted by fire but many of the heirlooms were saved, and the house was rebuilt in a nearly identical style.

The last Hoare family member to own the property, Sir Henry Hugh Arthur Hoare, gave the house and gardens to the National Trust in 1946, one year before his death. His son and sole heir, Captain Henry Colt Arthur "Harry" Hoare, of the Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry, had died of wounds received at the Battle of Mughar Ridge on 13 November 1917 during World War I. The last Hoare family member to be born at the house was Edward Hoare on 11 October 1949.
Condition Report: Very good plus. Rare.