Andrew Jackson Downing
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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.
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Amerikansk
Födelsedatum
October 31, 1815
Födelseplats
Newburgh, New York, United States
Dödsdatum
July 28, 1852
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