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An embroidery of Elizabethan Chatsworth, 1590-1600 (textile)
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An embroidery of Elizabethan Chatsworth, 1590-1600 (textile)
6330994 An embroidery of Elizabethan Chatsworth, 1590-1600 (textile) by English School, (16th century); 58x106 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: A rare and important embroidery of the Platt of Chatsworth, 1590-1600, originally worked as a cushion panel, the linen canvas ground worked predominantly in tent stitch in silks with the castellated west elevation, with central arched entrance revealing the inner courtyard with fountain and cove, above the windows on the central entrance are worked two shields, one bearing the Cavendish stags, the other the Hardwick arms, above them a female statue, the fifty-three latticed windows are worked in pale blue silks within dark brown frames, circular grotesque medallions to the entrance tower and the pediments of the larger fallery windows on each side, yellow tent stitched chimneys emit curls of embroidered smoke, black bees and giant butterflies spot the sky with a large smiling sunburst to the centre, the terrace to the front with black and white tiled path and pedimented walls, country glimpses of green fields with blooms to the sides, the outer border worked with blue, pink serpents enclosing dog rose medallions, Hardwick coats of arms to upper and lower borders, 1ft. 10Ain. by 3ft. 5in.; 58cm by 106cm; within elaborate frame carved with putti); Collection of the Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright
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© Collection of the Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases an exquisite embroidery of Elizabethan Chatsworth, dating back to the late 16th century. Originally created as a cushion panel, this rare and significant textile piece measures 58x106 cm and is part of The Devonshire Collections at Chatsworth. The embroidery depicts the west elevation of Chatsworth, with its majestic castle-like structure adorned with intricate details. The central arched entrance reveals a charming inner courtyard featuring a fountain and cove. Above the windows on the entrance are two shields, one bearing the Cavendish stags and the other displaying the Hardwick arms. A female statue stands proudly above them. The attention to detail in this artwork is astounding - each of the fifty-three latticed windows is meticulously stitched in pale blue silks within dark brown frames. Circular grotesque medallions adorn both the entrance tower and pediments of larger gallery windows on each side. Other delightful elements include yellow tent-stitched chimneys emitting curls of embroidered smoke, black bees buzzing around, giant butterflies fluttering through the sky, and a large smiling sunburst at its center. The terrace in front features a black-and-white tiled path and pedimented walls while green fields with blooming flowers can be glimpsed on either side. Enclosing this magnificent scene are blue serpents intertwined with pink dog rose medallions along with Hardwick coats of arms adorning both upper and lower borders. Displayed within an elaborate frame carved with putti figures, this embroidery truly captures the essence of Elizabethan craftsmanship at its finest.
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