Humphry Repton
English gardener and landscape designer
Born
Died
1818
207 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to the development of landscape gardening in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Authored several influential works, including 'Observations on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening'. Developed the concept of the landscape design as an art form, which emphasized the integration of gardens with the surrounding landscape. Established a style that combined natural beauty with architectural elements, which influenced subsequent generations of gardeners and designers.
Wrote 'Observations on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening'
Created designs for various estates including Woburn Abbey
Pioneered the use of the 'Red Book' for landscape design proposals
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