William
Kent
was born in Yorkshire in 1684. He studied painting in Rome (1709-19)
and played an important role in introducing the Palladian style of
architecture into Britain. In London Kent
designed the Treasury, the Horse
Guards Parade in Whitehall, and the Royal Mews in Trafalgar Square.
Kent was a versatile designer. His work included the interiors of
Burlington House and Chiswick House, the gardens at Stowe House in
Buckinghamshire and the Gothic screens at Westminster
Hall and Gloucester Cathedral.
William Kent died in 1748.
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