Six Views in Derbyshire,

Thomas Christopher Hofland (1777–1843) was an English artist whose love of Derby flourished when he moved in 1805. He became the second husband of the successful writer Barbara Hofland and spent his time painting and fishing while largely being supported by his wife's writing income. He exhibited 72 paintings at the Royal Academy and was a founder member of the Society of British Artists where he exhibited over 100 paintings.

Views of Dove-Dale titled:
No. 1. A View of the Rock, known by the name of Dove-Dale Church.
No. 2. A View of the Pyramidical Rocks, on the Staffordshire side of the River Dove, taken near the middle of the Dale.
No. 3. Moonlight, taken at the upper end of the Dale, the Rock on the right is known by the name of the Lion's Mouth.
No. 4. A View of the Perpendicular Rocks; at the upper end of the Dale.
Views of Matlock titled:
No. 5. A View of Mr. Leedham's Bath, and Hotel, generally called the Old Bath.
No. 6. A View of the celebrated Rock, at the Boat House.

First edition; landscape folio (36 x 45 cm); 6 hand-coloured aquatint plates, letterpress title slightly soiled with faint contemporary ownership inscription; later half calf protective case, marbled boards, gilt calf lettering piece to upper board, a very good copy.

Abbey (Scenery), 109; Prideaux p334.