Capability Brown: The Father of the English Landscape 2207 Nichole Chou

Humble Beginnings Lancelot Brown began his life working in landscaping in Kirkharle Towers County at age 16.

Brown first job was working in the vegetable gardens. He continued working in places like Kirkharle Towers County until 1738.

Growing Popularity However, by 1738 Brown’s reputation had grown so much that he was in demand throughout England. Weston Park Home Page

“Capability”…The true meaning Lancelot Brown acquired the nickname “Capability” during his landscaping career. Brown often spoke of the landscape’s ‘capability’ for improvement.

“Enlightened” Designs Lancelot Brown’s landscape designs reflected a new sense of style within landscape design.

Brown’s Design Theory To create many areas of interest within place ( a single park or estate).

Here are two areas of interest within the same estate designed by Brown.

Leaving the French behind Lancelot Brown’s work is most noted because he was the first landscape designer to abandon the formality found in French formal design. Brown’s work was asymmetrical, flowing and natural.

Trend Setter: Lancelot Brown The rolling hills and “serpentine” gardens which can to be associated with Lancelot Brown are scattered throughout England and the world. Many of Brown’s original design’s can still be visited at the estate for which they were created.