VIEWS OF COUNTRY-SEATS. TRENTHAM-HALL, STAFFORDSHIRE, THE SEAT OF THE MARQUIS OF STAFFORD. THIS beautiful estate derives its Levesons. Our View of the House name from the river Trent, that winds through the grounds, lingering as if lothe to depart from the exquisite scenes which it traverses. In parts it expands into lakes, which, with the overhanging woods and islands, produce a fine effect, as viewed from the principal apartments of the mansion. The woods are beautiful and diversified, from the fine disposition of the ground, and here and there swell into the richest possible masses. Some fine drives extend through the domain. The mansion is situated on the verge of the park, about four miles from Newcastle-under-Line, and five miles from Stone. It has been in the possession of the present noble family from the beginning of the 17th century; prior to which it was for many ages the property of the Vol. IV. No. XIX. embraces the Entrance - Front and the Garden-Front. What may properly be termed the pleasure-garden is limited, but it contains some fine specimens of ancient sculpture. The edifice is of considerable extent, and has been built about a century; but considerable alterations and improvements have been made by the present marquis, who had recourse to the assistance of Holland. The dining-room and private apartments to the east, as well as the drawingroom to the west, are a portion of the admirable additions. The house is extensive, compact, and truly comfortable. The effect is pleasing, and as seen from various parts of the grounds, truly grand. The interior is fitted up with infinite taste; but what particularly deserves attention is the superb collection of paintings, B both ancient and modern, that adorns the various suites of rooms. The hall is a fine room, about 39 feet by 27, and contains some fine full-lengths, the frames forming part of the embellishments of the wall; viz. the late King by Sir Joshua Reynolds; the late Queen by the same; the Marquis of Stafford and Lord Chancellor Thurlow, both by Romney; and Sir Richard Leveson, ViceAdmiral of England, by Vrouw. This hall communicates with the old library, a fine room, and the ceiling is highly ornamented. It contains a number of fine portraits by Phillips: among them are, Portrait of Henry Charles Earl of Surrey. Portrait of Charlotte Countess of Surrey. Portraits of Lady Elizabeth and Lord Francis Leveson Gower. Portrait of George Granville, Earl Gower. Some frames containing fine miniatures, with some casts and mosaics, and a few fine paintings by Watteau and Giulio Clovio, finish the productions contained in this room, which communicates with the drawing-room, delightfully fitted up with some chaste pieces of inlaid work and ebony bookcases; the furniture blue and gold. This room alone contains a charming collection of paintings, Portrait of Charles James Fox.-Jack-which are as follows: Old Man's Head.-Sir Wm. Beechey, Vulture and Serpent.-Northcote, " Belisarius.-Opie. Artist Reading.-Bone. View near Scarborough.-Hofland. St. Catherine.-Dominichino. Flowers.-Hewlet. A Sorceress.Teniers. Hannah and Samuel, a copy by Reinagle of the painting at Cleveland-House by Rembrandt. From the drawing-room the visitor recrosses the old library through the saloon, along which stretches the conservatory, forming a pleasing feature as connected with the flowergarden and lawn, with the sweet views that extend beyond, embellished with a fine sheet of water. This portion of the estate has been considerably improved of late by the formation of islands, which, when well covered with woods, will have a rich effect, with their fine and evervarying reflections on the bosom of the lake, as viewed from the house. On a line and connected with the saloon is the new library, fitted up in a tasteful style, containing an excellent collection of the works of the best authors, and some paintings, chiefly portraits. Portrait of Elizabeth Marchioness of Stafford.-Sir Thomas Lawrence. Portrait of George Granville, Marquis of Stafford.-Phillips. Portrait of a Venetian Senator.Titian Portrait of Cardinal Barberini. Portrait of the Elector Palatine. mere. Virgin and Child. Four paintings in one frame by Murillo and a Spanish painter unknown. A Sketch.-Velasquez. This library communicates with the anti-room and a noble diningroom. The pictures are, Head of Titian.—Tintoret. St. Margaret.-School of Caracci.. Portrait of Robert Dudley, Earl of Portrait of Don Garcia.-Sarmiento d'Acuna. Ratcliff Earl of Sussex, Mrs. Siddons, a copy on Worcester china, after Sir Joshua Reynolds. The billiard-room contains a beautiful landscape by Vincent, and busts Portrait of Charles Brandon, Duke of of the Roman emperors. Suffolk.-Girolamo da Traviso. In the gallery, besides the Entomb ment of Christ by Hilton, there are some excellent views of the Frith of Forth by Elizabeth Marchioness of Stafford. The state rooms are rich and powerful in effect, and contain a number of fine paintings by the best masters. The bed is canopied, and crimson and gold, and the room hung with fine old tapestry. STATE BED-ROOM. Landscape.-Clennell. Landscape.-Vincent. Landscape.-Cranmer. Landscape.-Barrett. A Painting.-Watteau. This room contains also a beautiful bust of the late Queen of Prussia. Connected with the state bed-room is the state dressing-room, which contains the following paintings: Portrait of Elizabeth Marchioness of Stafford.-Hoppner. Portrait of Caroline Countess of Carlisle.-Angelica Kauffman. Portrait of Lady Louisa Macdonald. -Angelica Kauffman. A Gate at Edinburgh.-Runciman. A Painting in imitation of Salvator A Painting.-Le Duc. Portraits of King Charles II. James II. and Princess Henrietta Maria.-After Vandyke, by Old Stone. Portrait of Sir John Leveson Gower. -Marc Garrard. Portrait of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Belgrave. -After Sir Thomas Lawrence, by Gum BED-ROOM. Children.-Rising. A Subject after Titian.-Cantrill, Dunrobin Castle.-Williams. Portrait of Frances Countess of Mar. Portraits of Lady Ann Vernon, Lady fort, the Countess of Harrowby, and Portrait of George Granville, Mar quis of Stafford.—Owen. The Standard.-Cooper. Horse and Boa.-Ward. Landscape.-Wynants. View of Nimeguen.-Van Goyen. A Painting.-Londonio. The Marchioness of Stafford's sitting-room is an elegant apartment, and contains the following works: Landscape.-Sir G. Beaumont. Landscape,-Patel. THE MARQUIS OF STAFFORD'S SIT TING-ROOM. Athens.-Casas. Ephesus.-Casas. Terni.-Du Croz. Rhodes.-Meyer. Rhodes.-Meyer. Croyland Abbey.-Cotman. |