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James Paine Collection

Basking in the picturesque beauty of Derbyshire's River Derwent, Chatsworth House stands proudly, its grandeur echoed through the arches of the Three Arch bridge

Background imageJames Paine Collection: 'Charing-Cross', from a picture by Canaletto, 1864. Creator: Unknown

"Charing-Cross", from a picture by Canaletto, 1864. Creator: Unknown
"Charing-Cross", from a picture by Canaletto, 1864. Engraving of a painting showing Northumberland House in London

Background imageJames Paine Collection: View towards Three Arch bridge over River Derwent, Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, England

View towards Three Arch bridge over River Derwent, Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, England

Background imageJames Paine Collection: Chatsworth House as seen through the Three Arch bridge over River Derwent, Derbyshire

Chatsworth House as seen through the Three Arch bridge over River Derwent, Derbyshire, England

Background imageJames Paine Collection: James Paine, Architect and his Son, James, 1764 (oil on canvas)

James Paine, Architect and his Son, James, 1764 (oil on canvas)
1216672 James Paine, Architect and his Son, James, 1764 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 127x101 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageJames Paine Collection: Medal to commemorate James Paine, Architect, Elected President of the Society of Artists

Medal to commemorate James Paine, Architect, Elected President of the Society of Artists
2959852 Medal to commemorate James Paine, Architect, Elected President of the Society of Artists, c.1771 (metal) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English

Background imageJames Paine Collection: James Paine medal bearing likeness of George III (silver)

James Paine medal bearing likeness of George III (silver)
2959851 James Paine medal bearing likeness of George III (silver) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: James Paine (1717-89)

Background imageJames Paine Collection: Strancally Castle, c1870

Strancally Castle, c1870. Strancally Castle country house in County Waterford on the River Blackwater was destroyed after occupation by Spaniards who dropped landowners through a secret trapdoor into

Background imageJames Paine Collection: Richmond Bridge, London, 1829. Artist: J Rogers

Richmond Bridge, London, 1829. Artist: J Rogers
Richmond Bridge, London, 1829. Richmond bridge was built over the Thames in Portland stone by James Paine and Kenton Couse in 1774-1777

Background imageJames Paine Collection: Thorndon Hall, Essex, engraved by Henry Adland, 1831 (engraving)

Thorndon Hall, Essex, engraved by Henry Adland, 1831 (engraving)
XJF447368 Thorndon Hall, Essex, engraved by Henry Adland, 1831 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)



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Basking in the picturesque beauty of Derbyshire's River Derwent, Chatsworth House stands proudly, its grandeur echoed through the arches of the Three Arch bridge. This view, immortalized in oil on canvas by architect James Paine and his son, was a testament to their shared appreciation for the intersection of art and architecture. James Paine, a visionary architect, was not only celebrated for his designs but also for his leadership. In 1764, he was elected President of the Society of Artists, an honor commemorated by a silver medal bearing the likeness of George III. His architectural masterpieces, such as Strancally Castle and the Richmond Bridge in London, continue to inspire awe. As we gaze upon the engravings of Thorndon Hall in Essex, we are reminded of Paine's ability to transform spaces, creating harmony between nature and structure. His legacy lives on, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of architectural history.