Red Library ceiling

The ceiling was designed by J.D.Crace in 1878 and heavily gilded and inset with copies of cameos.

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Red Library

The Red Library, named after the red embossed wallpaper, contains 4803 volumes, most of which were bought by John Alexander Thynne, the 4th Marquess (1831-1896).

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Ante Library ceiling

In the Elizabethan structure of the House most of the decoration is late Victorian, c.1870s. The 4th Marquess had been Ambassador Extraordinary to Venice and fell in love with the art and architecture of Italy. When he returned home he employed a renowned designer John Dibblee Crace to 'Italianise' Longleat House. He also shipped over many paintings and had them adapted to fit the ceilings. This one the Three Fates. The artist unknown.

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Ante Library

The Ante Library is the smallest of seven libraries in the House, which contain 44000 books (one of the largest private collections in Europe). The Longleat libraries include many volumes which pre-date the building of the House. A book list dated 1577 in the Longleat archives itemises 85 books, nearly half of which are still in the collection.

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Longleat House

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