William Gilpin

William Gilpin (1724-1804) was an English artist, illustrator, and writer on aesthetics and the picturesque. He is known for his works on the aesthetics of landscape and for being one of the originators of the idea of the picturesque. Gilpin's wriings influenced the development of the picturesque in landscaping and painting, emphasizing the beauty of natural scenery. His observations and theories on landscape aesthetics had a lasting impact on the perception and design of gardens and landscapes.