Lancelot Brown (Capability Brown)

Lancelot "Capability" Brown was an influential 18th-century English landscape gardener known for revolutionizing garden design. He specialized in transforming formal, geometric gardens into expansive, natural-looking landscapes that seamlessly blend rolling lawns, lakes, and clumps of trees. His work created scenic, picturesque views that emphasized nature's beauty, often reducing the appearance of human intervention. Brown’s designs emphasized harmony and simplicity, making countryside estates appear larger and more idyllic. His innovative approach greatly influenced English garden styles and continues to shape landscape architecture today.