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Pre-recorded talk, available from 1 - 30 April 2026
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In this pre-recorded talk, led by Katherine Hardwick-Kulpa, Curator of the Devonshire Collections at Chatsworth House Trust, we explore the inspiration and artisans behind the last 17th-century redesign of Chatsworth House by William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire (1640 - 1707).
About the talk
Between 1687 and 1707, the 1st Duke of Devonshire set about transforming his ancestral seat into one of the finest Baroque palaces of the age. To do this, he employed some of the most important and famous craftsmen working in England at the time to create the opulent interiors you can still see at Chatsworth today.
In this talk, we delve into how the Duke built his palace and how it engaged with a wider network of taste centred on the court of William and Mary, while remaining the unique creation of its individual surroundings.
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About Katherine Hardwick-Kulpa
Katherine Hardwick-Kulpa is the Curator of the Devonshire Collections at Chatsworth.
In her role, she provides curatorial expertise on the collections, the history of Chatsworth, and the Devonshire family. She is a decorative arts curator with a research interest in the development of historic interiors; aristocratic networks of patronage; female agency in collecting and design; the Palladian interior; and the form and function of country house interiors.
Chatsworth is a charity
Chatsworth House Trust is a registered charity established in 1981 to look after the house, collections, garden, woodlands, and park for everyone. Every penny of visitor admission income, Gift Aid, membership, sponsorship and donations is reinvested in Chatsworth.
The Trust is committed to sharing Chatsworth's collections, history, and creativity with as many people as possible, worldwide.
There is no charge for this content. If you enjoy it, please consider making a donation to the charity to support its work.
