Andrew Lambirth

William Kent was an ideas man – the Damien Hirst of the 18th century

Visit Kent’s great gardens rather than this V&A exhibition if you want a more accurate impression of this ‘father of modern gardening’

Design by William Kent for a cascade at Chatsworth, c.1735–40; below, the Bute epergne, 1756, by Thomas Heming, designed by Kent 
issue 12 April 2014
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    Victoria and Albert Museum, until 13 July

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