To the Right Honourable George Harry Earl of Stamford, this view of Enville…

Robert Dodd after H. F. James
To the Right Honorable George Harry Earl of Stamford, this View of Enville is, with the most profound Respect Inscribed, By his Lordships most Obliged Humble Servant H. F. James.
(London, c. 1780)
Aquatint
440x550mm
Trimmed within side platemarks, small marginal repairs
£350
A rare, probably privately published view, of Enville Hall near Stourbridge, Staffordshire, home of the ancient Grey family. The plate is dedicated to George Harry Grey 5th Earl of Stamford (1737-1819). This view shows the lake on the left in the foreground, with swans and cattle standing in the water and a small sailing boat. On the right horses graze in the fields, sheep and a ruined gateway are visible on a distant hill, with a view of the house on the right. The house was originally a small brick edifice, erected by Thomas Grey (d. 1579), considerably enlarged and castellated in the gothic manner by succeeding owners.