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Chiswick House, London: detail of the Corinthian columns
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NOTES: Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington and 4th Earl of Cork, refronted the existing Chiswick House and designed and built the adjoining villa to display his art collection and entertain friends in 1727-1729. He was inspired on his grand tour by Palladio's Villa Capra 'La Rotonda' near Vicenza.
Palladian Bridge, Stowe, Buckinghamshire
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NOTES: The design of the bridge is attributed to James Gibbs.
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
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NOTES: The architect was Louis Le Vau, the landscape architect was Andre le Notre, and Charles le Brun was responsible for the interiors.
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte: the south front with parterres
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NOTES: The architect was Louis Le Vau, the landscape architect was Andre le Notre, and Charles le Brun was responsible for the interiors.
Clandon Park, West Clandon, Surrey: the garden front
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NOTES: Clandon Park was rebuilt in Palladian style for 2nd Lord Onslow by the Venetian-born architect, Giacomo Leoni, c.1730-1733. Work on the interiors continued into the 1740s. The grounds were landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown in the 1770s.
