The Dutch Garden in England
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The Dutch Garden Influence in England
Overview
The Dutch garden style, often credited to William III's introduction to England, was an adaptation of French and Baroque designs, though hints of its elements might have existed earlier. While not entirely original, it offered unique features.
Key Features
The Dutch garden's distinctiveness stemmed from Holland’s limited land and abundant water. Large French designs were transformed into compact, intricate layouts. In Holland, Versailles-like expanses were miniaturized to fit tiny plots, with smaller trees and flowers like tulips efficiently used to maintain harmony. Shell-work replaced marble for decoration, and glass ornaments often substituted statues. Miniature canals replaced fountains due to limited water pressure, with grottoes serving as charming architectural elements combining the functionality of an arbor and summer-house.
Influence in England
Dutch gardening styles influenced English landscapes through the introduction of dwarf trees, exquisite tulips, and water canals. Although the damp English climate made grottoes less appealing, they were still popular. Early 17th-century travelers often mentioned the renowned Wilton grotto, more Italian than Dutch in style. At Albury, Evelyn designed a grotto featuring a "crypta through the mountain thirty perches in length." Defoe and others noted gardens in Richmond and Sutton Court, full of canals and grottoes, illustrating the blend of Dutch design in English settings.
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