Seaton Delaval Hall: the North (Entrance) Front
attributed to John Joseph Bouttats (Antwerp 1708 - c.1768)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
circa 1750
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
318 x 737 mm (12 1/2 x 29 in)
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Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
NT 1276849
Caption
This view of Seaton Delaval shows the entrance front of the house. Although there is no longer any water to the north of the house, the lake with swans on it does not appear to have been imaginary. At the time of this being painted, the house was probably owned by Captain Francis Delaval (1692 – 1752) and his wife, Rhoda Apreece (d.1759). Their numerous and unruly children became known as the ‘Gay Delalvals’. Captain Francis was succeeded by his rakish son, Sir Francis Blake Delaval (1727 – 71). It seems plausible that the view was painted by John Joseph Bouttats, who painted views of Temple Newsam, near Leeds.
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Seaton Delaval Hall: the North (Entrance) Front, attributed to John Joseph Bouttats, circa 1750. The lake with Swans on it appears to have been artistic licence as it does not appear on other works.
Full description
Anthony Mould has suggested the attribution to Bouttats. This is plausible in light of his paintings of Temple Newsam.
Provenance
On loan from Lord Hastings
Marks and inscriptions
Bottom right: 23
Makers and roles
attributed to John Joseph Bouttats (Antwerp 1708 - c.1768) , artist British (English) School, artist