Historical specialist Mary Evans Picture Library has inked a deal to become the exclusive global representative of the Castle Howard image collection. The Yorkshire landmark houses a number of artistically and historically significant works, which are currently being scanned and photographed by Mary Evans.
Built in the early 18th century for Charles Howard, Third Earl of Carlisle, Castle Howard is broadly known for providing the setting for 1981 British television miniseries “Brideshead Revisited,” based on Evelyn Waugh’s 1945 novel by the same name. The big-screen adaptation of the classic, just released in the U.K., was also shot at Castle Howard and stars Emma Thompson. Mary Evans managing director Paul Brown thinks the release will place Castle Howard in the spotlight once again.
Most of the collection was gathered during the 18th century, as the British nobles who took up residence at Castle Howard traveled Europe, notably Italy. The collection includes works by Rubens, Canaletto and Holbein, as well as a number of Victorian artists, such as Walter Crane and G.F. Watts. Cartoons, drawings and engravings round out the displayed works.