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A Modern Man: A. J. Downing and the American Gentleman’s Country Seat

A. J. Downing (1815–1852) was full of modern ideas about landscape gardening. And he particularly wanted to create a tradition in the United States that was inspired by—but separate from—British and European precedents. He also recognized the need to adapt … Continue reading

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The Bartows and Art: A Lost Portrait, Famous Relatives, and Artistic Neighbors

We don’t know if the Bartow family had an interest in art, but we do know that they lived in the midst of artists, collectors, and a thriving art market. Robert Bartow and Maria Lorillard married in 1827 and set … Continue reading

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