William Kent was the most prominent architect and designer in early Georgian Britain. His versatility and artistic inventiveness set the style for his age.

 

From 22 March to 13 July 2014, Victoria and Albert Museum in London will launch an exhibition named "William Kent: Designing Georgian Britain".

This exhibition will bring together over 200 objects including architectural drawings for such prominent buildings as the Treasury and Horse Guards at Whitehall, designs for landscape gardens, sculpture, furniture, silver as well as paintings and illustrated books. It will celebrate Kent's art over four decades (1709-48) when Britain defined itself as a new nation and developed a new Italian-inspired style. The exhibition will show the breadth and ingenuity of the Kentian style, ranging from spectacular gilt furniture to vivid interiors such as Houghton Hall, Chiswick House and his landscape gardens at Rousham, Holkham Hall and elsewhere.

The exhibition has been organised by the Bard Graduate Center, New York, in association with the V&A.

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