The Gardens of Russell Page

by Gabrielle Van Zuylen, Gabrielle Van Zuylen

A new edition, completely redesigned and including new photographs, of the classic account of Russell Page’s garden designs. Perhaps the greatest garden designer of the twentieth century, Russell Page (1906–85) was trained as an artist, and brought an architectural sensibility and a keen eye for style to the many vast garden projects that he undertook. With the assistance and co-operation of Page’s clients, Schinz and van Zuylen have researched and photographed all of his best work, both early and late, and some now no longer extant. Through his private files and unpublished writing, the man and his work are brought into sharp focus, and over 250 photographs capture the special beauty of his creations in England, America and throughout continental Europe.

Genres: Gardening

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an oversized book full of lovely pictures of the formal gardens designed by Randall Page, who designed more of these gardens than anyone in history, and who participated fully in the execution of his designs, bending his back and getting his hands dirty alongside the gardeners of great estates and grand public spaces. He loved to learn from the people who lived and worked on these estates and is one of the few designers who traveled extensively to work in many countries and on almost every continent.