Humphry Repton: Designing the Landscape Garden

Humphry Repton was the last great landscape designer of the eighteenth century, creating work that bridges the picturesque theory of Capability Brown and the pastoral philosophy of Frederick Law Olmsted. This book explores 15 of Repton's most celebrated landscapes, with photography by Joe Cornish and reproductions of key illustrations and plans.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2021
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Widely regarded as the final great landscape designer of the 18th century, Humphry Repton left behind a legacy that serves as a remarkable bridge between the picturesque theory of Capability Brown and the pastoral philosophy of Frederick Law Olmsted. Repton's contribution to the British landscape was vast and multifaceted, encompassing a wide range of approaches. At times, he drew inspiration from Brown's grand estates, while at other times, he deliberately sought to challenge the notion of picturesque beauty. This captivating book delves into 15 of Repton's most celebrated landscapes, showcasing his early maturity at Courteenhall and Mulgrave Castle, as well as his more adventurous designs at Stanage, Brightling, and Endsleigh. Through stunning photography by Joe Cornish, commissioned specifically for the book, and the inclusion of reproductions of key illustrations and plans for garden design from the renowned red books that shed light on Repton's vision and process, this book offers a captivating glimpse into some of Britain's most beautiful gardens and parks, as well as the masterful mind behind their creation.

Weight: 2020g
Dimension: 400 x 235 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847863549