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Framed Print of Balthasar Nebot - Gardens of Hartwell House, Aylesbury - 1 / 8
One of a series of eight paintings by Balthasar Nebot (active 1729-1765) showing the spectacular garden landscape of Hartwell House, just outside Aylesbury, in 1738. This scene recalls the 18th century ideal of the countryside as an idyllic place, where peasants lived a purer, happier life than city dwellers. Notice the ha-ha, a clever arrangement of a wall set in a ditch that kept the animals out, whilst at the same time not interrupting the view of the landscape. The bowling green can be seen in front of the house and the topiary arcade to the right. The formal green architecture of topiary hedges, with classical stone temples and statues of gods and goddesses, was balanced by informal views towards the town. Sir Thomas Lee (1687-1749) of Hartwell commissioned the painting from Nebot, a little-known Spanish painter, based in Covent Garden. They provide a unique record of a country estate and garden landscape at this time. The people of Hartwell family, visitors, household and estate staff and, especially the gardeners are also portrayed in great detail.
1738. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © The Bucks County Museum Art Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
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Media ID 14407080
1730s 1738 Arcade Aylesbury Balthasar Bowling Ditch Division Estate Features Formal Gardener Gardeners Hartwell Hedge Hedges Idyll Idyllic Landscaped Livestock Nebot Partition Path Paths Pathway Staff Topiary
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 14.2cm (9.6" x 5.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
