William Kent
(1685–1748) British painter, landscape architect (1685-1748)
William Kent (1685–1748) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, William Kent belongs to the chapter ‘Rococo’ in this site’s history of art.
William Kent was born in Bridlington and died in London.
The best-known works include ‘Holkham Hall’ and ‘Claremont Landscape Garden’. The catalogue has 18 works by William Kent with free images. The dated works span the years 1718–1735. Works by William Kent are held by several collections, among them Kensington Palace, Chiswick House, Royal Collection, and Royal Academy of Arts.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Peter Angelis, Balthasar Denner, Dominikus Zimmermann, Jean-Marc Nattier, and Charles Cressent.