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‘The Rose Garden.’ The present garden was created by Violet the 8th Duchess, through the commissioning of Harold Peto
in 1906. Peto was a renowned garden designer working in the fashionable ‘Italian School’ aesthetic in
Canvas: 40x72 inches
England.
En plein air oil on panel 20x30 inches
The Rose Garden was established on a previously developed terrace which was part of Elizabeth’s

Italian Villa and hillside setting which was created after ideas following a grand tour to Italy with her
husband John the 5th Duke of Rutland.
The new Rose Garden scheme incorporated statuary and an Italian column purchased by Violet when
on tour in Bologna Italy. The plans took full advantage of the steep terrain that descended to the
Wildwood.

The late afternoon light casts partial shade onto the Rose Standards, whilst in full sunlight the colours
of the blooms are iridescent. The momentary ambiance of the scene contrasts with the longevity of the
castle and gardens existence.