Illustration of Elements of Stowe Park, Stowe, Buckinghamshire, England, 1785

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Antique print titled 'Stowe - L'Arc Corinthien - Obelisque du Général Wolfe (\.)'. Copper engraving showing several elements of Stowe … Read more Antique print titled 'Stowe - L'Arc Corinthien - Obelisque du Général Wolfe (\.)'. Copper engraving showing several elements of Stowe Park, Buckinghamshire. Stowe House is a grade I listed country house in Stowe, Buckinghamshire, England. It is the home of Stowe School, an independent school and is owned by the Stowe House Preservation Trust who have to date (March 2013) spent more than £25m on the restoration of the house. Stowe House is regularly open to the public. The gardens (known as Stowe Landscape Gardens), a significant example of the English garden style, along with part of the Park, passed into the ownership of The National Trust in 1989 and are open to the public. The site saw 232,056 visitors during 2019. The parkland surrounding the gardens is open 365 days a year. National Trust members have free access to the gardens but there is a charge for all visitors to the house which goes towards the costs of restoring the building. The gardens and most of the parkland are listed grade I separately from the House. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis le Rouge. Artists and Engravers: The work of Le Rouge is considered the most important engraved work concerning the history of European gardens during the 18th century. Artist: The work of Le Rouge is considered the most important engraved work concerning the history of European gardens during the 18th century. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, please study image carefully. Date: c.1785 Overall size: 41 x 27 cm. Image size: 28 x 24 cm. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. See less