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Prospect of Littlecote House, in the County of Wiltshire, from the South

Unknown artist, 1705–1710

An Elizabethan mansion built circa 1589 for Sir John Popham. It is a record of all the animals and events that occupied the estate: sheep, deer, horses, cows, hunting, fishing etc. Lady Popham is leaving in a coach and horses.

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Title of artwork, date

Prospect of Littlecote House, in the County of Wiltshire, from the South, 1705–1710

Date supported

1988

Medium and material

Oil on panel

Dimensions

114 x 227 cm

Grant

25000

Total cost

240000

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