The North Sketch Sequence Chatsworth

The North Sketch Sequence by ceramic artist Jacob van der Beugel is without doubt the most important art installation at Chatsworth since the creation of the Sculpture Gallery in 1832 and the most ambitious permanent ceramic installation ever to be constructed in a Grade 1 listed house. The 20 metre long gallery is covered with textured, handmade, ochre coloured ceramic panels; using samples from the Duke and Duchess, their son the Earl of Burlington and his wife the Countess of Burlington, the panels are embedded with a depiction of the Devonshire family’s DNA. Aspects of each individual’s personality are captured on raised ceramic blocks representing their personal DNA strand in an unusual and creative take on the traditional portrait.

2014