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23 de out. de 2020 · Upton House and Gardens. Lord and Lady Bearsted’s 1930s country retreat with dramatic terraced gardens and world-renowned art collection. near Banbury, Warwickshire, OX15 6HT. Opening times.
- See The Paintings as Lord Bearsted Intended
- Rare Porcelain
- A Legacy For Us All to Enjoy
- Gifted to The National Trust
- Discover The Canaletto
- George Stubbs at Upton House
- Discover Smartify at Upton
The paintings cover a considerable range of masterpieces from Bruegel and Guardi to Hogarth and Stubbs, as well as a number of English sporting pictures. It reflects Walter Samuel's interests in that almost all the pictures at Upton are concerned with human beings and their relationship with each other, as well as with the world around them.
The porcelain is 18th-century soft-paste Sèvres and Chelsea. Of special historic and artistic interest is the coffee can and saucer, made to royal order for Catherine the Great of Russia and the rare complete 10-figure Chelsea set of Apollo and the Nine Muses.
In the changed world after the Second World War, Walter Samuel, already in failing health, wanted to ensure that the collections and gardens he and his wife had created and loved were kept intact for others to enjoy for ever.
He decided to gift Upton House, the garden and the collections to the National Trust. His generosity and philanthropy live on today every time visitors come to Upton House and enjoy the artwork he was so passionate about.
Take a closer look at one of Canaletto's impressive pieces, which is part of the Upton House art collection. Canaletto is considered the most famous view-painter of the Georgian period. He was well known for his Venetian landscapes and attention to detail. Giovanni Antonio Canal was born in 1697 in Venice. He was the son of Bernardo Canal, a succes...
Born in Liverpool in 1742 where he grew up. George Stubbs had no regular training in painting and was almost entirely self-taught. When he was just 21 he travelled to Italy in search of inspiration for his art. After a successful trip he returned home, to begin a rigorous artistic study of the horse, from which he published The Anatomy of the Horse...
New for the spring and summer, you can now delve deeper into the collection and discover more about the treasured art, porcelain and tapestries. Using the Smartify app on your mobile, take an audio tour with the Property Curator, dedicated volunteers and past family members who share their unique insights and stories. See the collection through a n...
19 de mar. de 2024 · the Complete Guide to Visiting Upton House and Garden ⋆ Roots and Maps. Gardens to Visit. March 19, 2024. A Narrowboat Adventure on the Thames Ring. Why You’d Like To See This House and Garden. Upton House, seven miles from the medieval town of Banbury, is all about Resilience, Surprise and Fun! And this is why you will want to see it.
Description. Art collection. References. External links. Upton House, Warwickshire. Coordinates: 52.11199°N 1.45966°W. Upton House is a country house in the civil parish of Ratley and Upton, in the English county of Warwickshire, about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Banbury, Oxfordshire. It is in the care of the National Trust . History.
- Built c.1695
- Stately home
- in the care of the National Trust
DESCRIPTION. LOCATION, AREA, BOUNDARIES, LANDFORM, SETTING. Upton House is situated c 5.5km south-east of the village of Kineton, and c 6km north-west of Banbury, to the south of the A422 road which runs north-west from Banbury to Stratford-upon-Avon, on the border between Warwickshire and Oxfordshire.
- Upton House, Upton, Banbury, Warwickshire
- England, Warwickshire
- Banbury
- OX15 6HT
The topography is distinctive with steep terraces parallel to the house tumbling down into the ice age valley. \r \r \r Take a wander and admire the soft planting, strong colours and fashionable styles.
1,322 reviews. #1 of 1 things to do in Ratley and Upton. Art GalleriesGardensArt Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Nestled within the Warwickshire / Oxfordshire border, Upton houses a treasured art gallery showcasing the fine collections of Old Master and British pictures including Bosch, El Greco and Canaletto.
