This view of Seaton Delaval shows the entrance front of the house. Although there is no longer any water to the north of the house, the lake with swans on it does not appear to have been imaginary. At the time of this being painted, the house was probably owned by Captain Francis Delaval (1692 – 1752) and his wife, Rhoda Apreece (d.1759). Their numerous and unruly children became known as the ‘Gay Delalvals’. Captain Francis was succeeded by his rakish son, Sir Francis Blake Delaval (1727 – 71). It seems plausible that the view was painted by John Joseph Bouttats, who painted views of Temple Newsam, near Leeds

Provenance: On loan from Lord Hastings

Marks & Inscriptions: Bottom right: 23

Text from National Trust website

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: attributed to John Joseph Bouttats (1708 – c.1768)
Date: circa 1750

Image Details
Date: 21 May 2023
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/25s
ISO: 400
Licensing: Image of a National Trust asset. This image cannot be licensed.