The Seat of Sir John Elvill Bart. at Englefield Green in Surry
Information
Title
The Seat of Sir John Elvill Bart. at Englefield Green in Surry
Record type
Digitised Book Plate Collection
Original Reference
BP/4841-1001/24
Author or creator
Watts; William (1752-1851); engraver
Date
c.1779
Scope & content
Black and white engraved plate depicting [Castle Hill] in Englefield Green, Surrey. The house can be seen in the background, with deer sitting and standing under trees lining the bank of the river. A boat is sailing on the river and figures walk near the bank with their dog. The book plate bears the imprints 'Publish'd as the Act directs Nov 1st. 1784 by W.Watts, Chelsea', 'T. Malton, del' and 'W. Watts, Sculp'. From the book 'The seats of the nobility and gentry' by William Watts