Petworth House, National Trust

I have passed this place so many times, but this is my first visit.
My favorite artist 'Turner' painted twenty masterpieces whilst staying here and they are beautiful in real life. Of the 15 I found I now need to find the four remaining that are still on the premises. The one named Chichester Canal, in the Red Banqueting Hall is so much more vibrant than the copy presented to me when I left Westminster Housing. My old boss Maria Power knew me better than I thought at the time.

Seeing this beautiful building, Actually buildings within buildings, inside and out is amazing and shows the skills of builders and artist from the 13th century to the present day.

This sculpture of Nero was from the first century AD, whereas the robin below was only sculpted this year. Hopefully these works never end being produced.

 

Autumn is now approaching fast, what was vibrant and green last week is quickly disappearing or turning gold or brown.

Most of the trees bearing berries, fruit and nuts are so full and abundant i presume we may have a protracted and inclement winter. There is so much mistletoe appearing  in the grounds, it is like nothing, I have seen in the U.K. before.