
Andrew Jackson Downing
Sobre el Autor
Andrew Jackson Downing was a prominent American landscape architect and horticulturist in the 19th century, best known for his influential writings on architecture and gardening. His work emphasized the importance of integrating nature with built environments, advocating for the design of country houses that harmonized with their landscapes. Downing's notable publications, including "The Architecture of Country Houses" and "The Fruits and Fruit-Trees of America", provided practical guidance and aesthetic principles that shaped American domestic architecture and gardening practices.
nacionalidad
Americano
Fecha de Nacimiento
October 31, 1815
Lugar de Nacimiento
Newburgh, New York, United States
Fecha de fallecimiento
July 28, 1852
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