Capability Brown: And His Landscape Gardens - Couverture rigide

Rutherford, Sarah; National Trust Books

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1909881546 ISBN 13 : 9781909881549

Editeur : National Trust Books, 2016

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

'Stylish'- The Times, March 2016

'Handsomely illustrated' - The Daily Mail, December 2016

'Fascinating read... the perfect companion to the celebration of Capability Brown's work taking place this year'- The English Garden magazine, April 2016

'This wonderful book'- Country and Townhouse magazine, April 2016

'A generous tribute and lavishly illustrated'- Jane Brown for www.parksandgardens.org, May 2016

'This gorgeously crafted book... will appeal to readers interested in gardens, landscape design, and history' - The Library Journal (US), August 2016

'A terrific book' - The Wall Street Journal, September 2016

'Not only a useful book but a very attractive one Richard Bisgrove, Garden Historian and Garden Consultant for The Horticulturist, November 2016

This highly accessible and enjoyable book well put together and beautifully illustrated provides an entertaining summary of Brown s career - London Historic Parks & Gardens Trust, December 2016

This fully illustrated and accessible guide is the only book you need, to learn about the landscape genius who defined the English countryside.

One of the most remarkable men in an age of pioneering talent, Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, called 'The Omnipotent Magician', could transform unpromising countryside into beautiful parks that seemed to be only the work of nature.

Trees, grass and water were the simple ingredients he used to create the quintessential English landscape garden his genius was in how he put them together to make the most of a particular place and create an artistic masterpiece.

Described as the Shakespeare of English gardening, he was engaging, capable, humorous and hugely productive, but shunned the limelight. Advising at over 250 sites covering 200 square miles, his extraordinary client list included the king, six prime ministers and half the House of Lords.

From spectacular Wallington and Alnwick in Northumberland to Petworth in West Sussex; Blenheim Palace and Highclere Castle (location of the ITV series Downtown Abbey), to National Trust properties Croome, Berrington, Stowe and many more, the genius of Brown's talent can still be explored, enjoyed and celebrated three hundred years after his birth.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: National Trust Books
• Date d'édition: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1909881546
• ISBN 13: 9781909881549
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192