Lancelot 'Capability' Brown: The Omnipotent Magician, 1716-1783 by Jane Brown (E

Description: Lancelot 'Capability' Brown by Jane Brown Lancelot Brown changed the face of eighteenth-century England, designing country estates and mansions, moving hills and making flowing lakes and serpentine rivers, a magical world of green. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first fully-rounded biography of Lancelot Capability Brown, the genius who created the English landscape garden.Lancelot Brown changed the face of eighteenth-century England, designing country estates and mansions, moving hills and making flowing lakes and serpentine rivers, a magical world of green. This English landscape style spread across Europe and the world. At home, it proved so pleasing that Browns influence spread into the lowland landscape at large, and into landscape painting. He stands behind our vision, and fantasy, of rural England.In this vivid, lively biography, based on detailed research, Jane Brown paints an unforgettable picture of the man, his work, his happy domestic life, and his crowded world. She follows the life of the jovial yet elusive Mr Brown, from his childhood and apprenticeship in rural Northumberland, through his formative years at Stowe, the most famous garden of the day.His innovative ideas, and his affable and generous nature, led to a meteoric rise to a Royal Appointment in 1764 and his clients and friends ranged from statesmen like the elder Pitt to artists and actors like David Garrick. Riding constantly across England, Brown never ceased working until he collapsed and died in February 1783 after visiting one of his oldest clients. He was a practical man but also a visionary, always willing to try something new. As this beautifully illustrated biography shows, Brown filled England with enchantment - follies, cascades, lakes, bridges, ornaments, monuments, meadows and woods - creating views that still delight us today. Notes Trade paperback. Subtitled, Lancelot Capability Brown, 1716-1783. A fully rounded biography of the English landscape gardener, whose style spread across Europe and the world. Back Cover Lancelot Brown changed the face of eighteenth-century England, designing country estates and mansions, moving hills and making flowing lakes and serpentine rivers, a magical world of green. This English landscape style spread across Europe and the world. At home, it proved so pleasing that Browns influence moved into the lowland landscape at large, and into landscape painting. He stands behind our vision, and fantasy, of rural England. In this vivid, lively biography, based on detailed research, Jane Brown paints an unforgettable picture of the man, his work, his happy domestic life, and his crowded world. She follows the jovial yet elusive Mr Brown from his childhood and apprenticeship in rural Northumberland, through his formative years at Stowe, the most famous garden of the day. His innovative ideas, and his affable and generous nature, led to a meteoric rise to a Royal Appointment in 1764 and his clients and friends ranged from statesmen like the elder Pitt to artists and actors like David Garrick. Riding constantly across England, Brown never ceased working until he collapsed and died in February 1783 after visiting one of his oldest clients. He was a practical man but also a visionary, always willing to try something new. As this beautifully illustrated biography shows, Brown filled England with enchantment - follies, cascades, lakes, bridges, ornaments, monuments, meadows and woods - creating views that still delight us today. Her book should find a home in any garden-lovers glove compartment. Spectator Robust and revealing. Independent Revealing the back story of our best-loved landscapes will open many, newly appreciative eyes. The Lady An exhaustive and beautifully illustrated biography that has been long overdue... Those who love his gardens...will be delighted with this book. Mail on Sunday Author Biography Jane Brown is a widely acclaimed garden historian. Her many books include studies of Gertrude Jekyll and Vita Sackville West; the development of the modern garden; Tales of the Rose Tree, a history of the rhododendron; and the much-praised The Pursuit of Paradise- A Social History of Gardens and Gardening. She lives in Cambridgeshire. Review Browns book is a good read -- Jane Owen * Financial Times *Jane Brown has dug deep into the archives and has written an exhaustive and beautifully illustrated biography that has been long overdue... Those who love his gardens...will be delighted with this book -- Andrea Wulf * Mail on Sunday *Robust and revealing * Independent *Her book should find a home in any garden-lovers glove compartment , offering a detailed map of Lancelots England * Spectator *Sympathetic, beautifully illustrated study -- Maggie Fergusson * Intelligent Life * Promotional The first fully-rounded biography of Lancelot Capability Brown, the genius who created the English landscape garden. Review Text Browns book is a good read Review Quote Browns book is a good read Promotional "Headline" "The first fully-rounded biography of Lancelot Capability Brown, the genius who created the English landscape garden." Details ISBN1845951794 Author Jane Brown Year 2012 ISBN-10 1845951794 ISBN-13 9781845951795 Media Book Publication Date 2012-03-01 Pages 400 Imprint Pimlico Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 712.092 Subtitle The Omnipotent Magician, 1716-1783 Language English Format Paperback Publisher Vintage Publishing Short Title Lancelot Capability Brown UK Release Date 2012-03-01 AU Release Date 2012-03-01 NZ Release Date 2012-03-01 Alternative 9781409019442 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43230923;

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