19th-century artwork inspires restoration of Devon estate
by Steven Morris from Environment | The Guardian on (#5K4DA)
Landscape painting discovered in Killerton house informs National Trust development of grounds
A 19th-century painting found in the archive of a Devon country house is being used to help inspire the 50-year restoration and enrichment of the estate.
The artwork depicts a healthy and diverse landscape at Killerton, near Exeter, rich in mature trees hedgerows and scrubland being grazed by Highland cattle.
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