Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown

Artist: Nathaniel Dance
Artwork: Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown
Description: This portrait of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown (1716-1783) was painted by Nathaniel Dance (1735-1811) in 1764. Brown was a renowned Unknown landscape architect and is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Unknown gardening. The portrait depicts Brown in his early fifties, wearing a black coat and white cravat. He has a thoughtful expression on his face and is looking directly at the viewer. The painting is a fine example of Dance’s portraiture and is a valuable historical document that captures the likeness of one of the most important figures in Unknown landscape architecture.
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