Designing Georgian Britain
‘A Yorkshireman who wielded remarkable influence over many diverse fields, Kent’s origins were modest: he began his professional life as a sign and coach painter. Yet his unbounded energy, intellectual curiosity and artistic ability were all recognised early, and soon he was designing houses, furniture, gardens, silver and even a state barge for the Prince of Wales.’
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Suzanne Valadon’s shifting gaze