Garden seats - whether classical or romantic, elegantly straight or sinuously curved in design, positioned overlooking the still waters of a pool or tucked snugly against a hedge - are an indispensable and irresistible addition to any garden. Their delightful diversity is revealed in the 50 watercolors in this book, depicting examples fashioned from wood and stone, wrought and cast iron, and in styles ranging from the historic to the contemporary. The paintings are reproduced in full-page color plates, and are introduced by ...
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Garden seats - whether classical or romantic, elegantly straight or sinuously curved in design, positioned overlooking the still waters of a pool or tucked snugly against a hedge - are an indispensable and irresistible addition to any garden. Their delightful diversity is revealed in the 50 watercolors in this book, depicting examples fashioned from wood and stone, wrought and cast iron, and in styles ranging from the historic to the contemporary. The paintings are reproduced in full-page color plates, and are introduced by the distinguished garden designer Louis Benech, celebrated for masterminding the restoration of the Tuileries gardens in Paris.
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