Capability Brown and his landscape gardens / Sarah Rutherford.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rutherford, Sarah (Freelance consultant), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Brown, Lancelot, 1716-1783.

Brown, Lancelot.

Landscape architecture--Great Britain--History--18th century.

Landscape architecture.

Landscape gardening--Great Britain--History--18th century.

Landscape gardening.

History.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

192 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

London : National Trust, 2016.

Summary:

"One of the most remarkable men of the 18th century, Lancelot Capability Brown was known to many as The Omnipotent Magician who could transform unpromising countryside into beautiful parks that seemed to be only the work of nature. His list of clients included half the House of Lords, six Prime Ministers and even royalty. Although his fame has dimmed, we still enjoy many of his works today at National Trust properties such as Croome Park, Petworth, Berrington, Stowe, Wimpole, Blenheim Palace, Highclere Castle (location of the ITV series Downton Abbey) and many more. In Capability Brown, author and garden historian Sarah Rutherford tells his triumphant story, uncovers his aims and reveals why he was so successful. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs of contemporary sites, historical paintings and garden plans, this is an accessible book for anyone who wants to know more about the man who changed the face of the nation and created landscape style which for many of us defines the English countryside"--provided by publisher.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Brown, His World and His Life 10

Chapter 2 Brown's ABC: Art, Business And Clients 46

Chapter 3 The Omnipotent Magician - The Secret of Brown's Success 88

Chapter 4 Brown's Buildings 138

Chapter 5 Colleagues and Competition 164.

Notes:

Includes index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: In memory of Irvin J. Borowsky from the fund provided by Laurie Wagman.

ISBN:

9781909881549

1909881546

OCLC:

948341444