This is the first book in over two decades devoted to the most important garden designer of the twentieth century. Gertrude Jekyll (1843–1932) laid the basis for modern garden design and is credited with popularizing an informal, naturalistic look in counterpoint to the rigid, formal landscapes of the Victorian era. Her collaboration with Edwin Lutyens produced seminal garden masterpieces of the Arts & Crafts movement, including Hestercombe and Folly Farm. Also known as a prolific and influential writer, Jekyll contributed more than a hundred articles to Country Life and designed three gardens for the publication’s founder, Edward Hudson. As a result, the Country Life archive has an unrivaled record of her work. This book includes a combination of both archival black-and-white and contemporary color photographs highlighting a selection of the more than 350 gardens Jekyll created. The book is organized in four sections and then concludes with an extensive bibliography and index. Introduction: Biographical overview: family, training, early influences, travel, homes; Accomplishments as an artist, gardener, designer, and writer; Circle of friends: artists, gardeners, architects, and writers; importance of their personal gardens, such as Gravetye Manor and Warley Place; Relationship with Country Life, Hudson, E. T. Cook, Robinson, Tipping, Weaver, Hussey; Importance of GJ's articles, books, and editorial activities related to Country Life Home and Garden: Discussion of Munstead Wood: its design, development, role of Lutyens, role played in Jekyll's books and articles for Country Life; visuals b/w, autochromes, and new color. Gardens of Lutyens and Jekyll: Discussion of their working and personal relationship; Jekyll's style with Lutyens design; progression of their partnership; Examples include: Orchards (1899), Tigbourne Court (1899), Goddards (1899), Deanery (1901), Bois des Moutiers (1904), Millmead (1905), Marsh Court (1905), Folly Farm (1906), Lambay (1907), Hestercombe (1908), Lindisfarne (1911), Gledstone (1925), Queen's Dolls' House (1924) Gardens for Small Country Houses: Jekyll's garden design style, her work with other architects, gardens she wrote about in Country Life, and influence on other designers; Examples include: Owlpen Manor, Little Boarhunt and Durford Edge (Triggs); Mounton House (Tipping); Hurtwood House and Westbrook (Turner); Manor House at Upton Grey (Newton), Townhill Park (Guthrie); Valewood Farm, Woodhouse Copse, (Oliver Hill) Garden Ornament: common features in period gardens drawn from Jekyll's books Wall and Water Gardens, Gardens for Small Country Houses, and Garden Ornament, with her comments; Examples of pergolas, arbors, water features, garden houses, ornament, etc., such as Iford, Easton, (Peto); Deanery, Heywood, Marsh Court (Lutyens); Mathern and Mounton (Tipping); Leasowes and other Cotswold houses (Gimson et al); Little Boarhunt (Triggs), and more.
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“…a wondrous work paying tribute to the work of the woman who laid the foundation for the modern garden design. The book contains a treasure trove of text and images showcasing and explaining the more than 350 gardens created by Jekyll taken as the title’s sub-text notes: ‘From the Archives of Country Life.’ A Gem.” ~Frommer Luxury Travel
“This is a splendid book…” ~Country Life
“An artist by training, the British garden designer Gertrude Jekyll created painterly compositions she called ‘living pictures with land and tress and flowers.’ Gertrude Jekyll and the Country House Garden (Rizzoli $45) samples her influential writings and projects from the early 20th century, many of which survive only in photos.” ~Elle Décor
“…the first book in two decades devoted to the most important garden designer of the 20th century. Jekyll, who died in 1932, produced in partnership with Edwin Lutyens seminal garden masterpieces of the Arts and Crafts movement, including Hestercombe and Folly Farm.” ~PaperCity
“This is a splendid book…” ~Country Life
“An artist by training, the British garden designer Gertrude Jekyll created painterly compositions she called ‘living pictures with land and tress and flowers.’ Gertrude Jekyll and the Country House Garden (Rizzoli $45) samples her influential writings and projects from the early 20th century, many of which survive only in photos.” ~Elle Décor
“…the first book in two decades devoted to the most important garden designer of the 20th century. Jekyll, who died in 1932, produced in partnership with Edwin Lutyens seminal garden masterpieces of the Arts and Crafts movement, including Hestercombe and Folly Farm.” ~PaperCity
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Judith B. Tankard is a well-known landscape historian, author and preservation consultant. She received an M.A. in art history from the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University and taught at the Landscape Institute, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, since 1987. Her articles and book reviews have been published in many magazines, including Hortus, Apollo and Country Life. She lectures regularly both in the United States and Britain. She is the author or co-author of nine illustrated books on landscape history, including most recently Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes and Gardens of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
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The great Gertrude Jekyll was a woman of many talents - painter, photographer, craftswoman (embroidery, textiles, wallpaper design) but it was her achievements in garden design that established her legacy. Her love of gardening began at an early age and she experimented in her mother's garden for twenty years before building her own house at Munstead Wood and creating her famous garden. Her reputation was widened when she starting writing articles for "Country Life" magazine and designing gardens to accompany architect Edward Lutyens' houses. Their partnership was a dream one and led to the style known as the Arts and Craft Movement.
This beautiful book covers Jekyll's life and influences and profiles Munstead Wood and many of the gardens that Jekyll particularly loved. Most of the photographs are exceptional black and white ones taken by "Country Life" photographer Charles Latham. Contemporary color photos are included of Munstead Wood as well as some of the other gardens that are still in existence today. A beautiful chapter about Munstead Wood is followed by "Gardens Old & New" which covers some of Jekyll's favorite gardens (St. Catherine's Court, Owlpen Manor, Little Boarhunt, etc.). A chapter on "Gardens for Small Country Houses" includes the remarkable Hestercombe and others. "Colour in the Garden" includes gardens where flower borders dominate, such as the Manor House at Upton Grey (breathtaking color photos), and Highmount, Surrey and Barrington Court, Somerset, just to name a few. A final chapter on "Garden Ornament" features photos of elements that Jekyll was known for, like pergolas, benches and water features. A stunning book!
This beautiful book covers Jekyll's life and influences and profiles Munstead Wood and many of the gardens that Jekyll particularly loved. Most of the photographs are exceptional black and white ones taken by "Country Life" photographer Charles Latham. Contemporary color photos are included of Munstead Wood as well as some of the other gardens that are still in existence today. A beautiful chapter about Munstead Wood is followed by "Gardens Old & New" which covers some of Jekyll's favorite gardens (St. Catherine's Court, Owlpen Manor, Little Boarhunt, etc.). A chapter on "Gardens for Small Country Houses" includes the remarkable Hestercombe and others. "Colour in the Garden" includes gardens where flower borders dominate, such as the Manor House at Upton Grey (breathtaking color photos), and Highmount, Surrey and Barrington Court, Somerset, just to name a few. A final chapter on "Garden Ornament" features photos of elements that Jekyll was known for, like pergolas, benches and water features. A stunning book!
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Very few of Gertrude Jekyll's original gardens exist today but the book, taken from Country Life Magazine articles, provides excellent insight into her gardens and work with Sir Edwin Lutyens. The before and current photographs add to the understanding of the designs and her role in the design process. The book provides a good understanding of the English garden style and the people who helped create it.
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I bought this for my mother for Mothers Day this year. She absolutely loved it since my husband and I were married in one of Gertrude Jekyll's gardens, and my mother often visits the garden on a monthly basis for a leisurely stroll. There are beautiful color as well as black and white photos. A great coffee table book, and an interesting read. The packaging provided by was flawfless- none of the book corners were bent, the book came in impeccable condition, and i was very happy to give this book as a gift.
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