Alexander Pope: The Poet and the LandscapeThis work provides a look at Pope's relationship with the leading garden makers of his time. Forever planning and plotting for his own grotto and for his modest five acres in Twickenham, his ideas were also sought at many of the great estates. His importance to Lord Burlington at Chiswick, Henrietta Howard at Marble Hill, and, above all, to William Kent, the great designer is made abundantly clear. The author sets out to throw new light on her subject and show why Pope has been, and remains, so crucial to our landscape. |
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... Bridgeman , whom he had probably first met at the Princess of Wales's gardening conference in 1719.13 They had mutual friendships with Matthew Prior and James Gibbs and Pope knew and admired Bridgeman's work at Richmond , Stowe and ...
... Bridgeman , whom he had probably first met at the Princess of Wales's gardening conference in 1719.13 They had mutual friendships with Matthew Prior and James Gibbs and Pope knew and admired Bridgeman's work at Richmond , Stowe and ...
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... Bridgeman , who was employed at Stowe soon after 1719 , in collaboration with Vanbrugh , had undoubtedly been much involved in the design . In 1733 Bridgeman invited Rigaud from France to make a series of views which complement West's ...
... Bridgeman , who was employed at Stowe soon after 1719 , in collaboration with Vanbrugh , had undoubtedly been much involved in the design . In 1733 Bridgeman invited Rigaud from France to make a series of views which complement West's ...
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... Bridgeman plan.30 Kent removed the terracing down to the River Cherwell and Bridgeman's parapets alongside the riverside walk ; sloped the turf down to natural banks of the slightly - widened river ; he remoulded the land beyond Bridgeman's ...
... Bridgeman plan.30 Kent removed the terracing down to the River Cherwell and Bridgeman's parapets alongside the riverside walk ; sloped the turf down to natural banks of the slightly - widened river ; he remoulded the land beyond Bridgeman's ...
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