William Kent
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William Kent was an English architect, landscape architect, painter and furniture designer of the early 18th century. He began his career as a painter, and became Principal Painter in Ordinary or cour
Portrait by William Aikman, c. 1710–1720
Holkham Hall, in Norfolk, England
Cascade in gardens of Chiswick House
Prince Frederick's Barge
James Gibbs
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James Gibbs was a Scottish architect. Born in Aberdeen, he trained as an architect in Rome, and practised mainly in England. He is an important figure whose work spanned the transition between English
Portrait by Andrea Soldi, c. 1750
A Gibbs surround on a side door at Gibbs' Wimpole Hall, the name demonstrating the popularity of his books.
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, is the prototype of many New England churches.
Gibb's memorial, St Marylebone Parish Church