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Capability Brown - And His Landscape Gardens (Hardcover) Loot Price: R464
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Capability Brown - And His Landscape Gardens (Hardcover): Sarah Rutherford, National Trust Books

Capability Brown - And His Landscape Gardens (Hardcover)

Sarah Rutherford, National Trust Books

Series: National Trust History & Heritage

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A fascinating look at the life, influences, techniques and works of 18th-century landscape gardener Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. His transformation of unpromising countryside into beautiful parks changed the face of a nation and created a landscape style which for many of us defines the English countryside. 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 a landscape style which for many of us defines the English countryside.

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Imprint: National Trust Books
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: National Trust History & Heritage
Release date: April 2016
Authors: Sarah Rutherford • National Trust Books
Dimensions: 253 x 198 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 978-1-909881-54-9
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military
Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Garden design & planning
Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General
Books > History > British & Irish history > General
Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
Books > Biography > Historical, political & military
Books > Gardening > Garden design & planning
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LSN: 1-909881-54-6
Barcode: 9781909881549

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