Matthew Brettingham

Matthew Brettingham (1699–1769), sometimes called Matthew Brettingham the Elder, was an 18th-century Englishman who rose from humble origins to supervise the construction of Holkham Hall, eventually becoming one of the country's better known architects of his generation. Much of his principal work is now demolished, especially his work in London where he revolutionised the design of the grand townhouse. As a result he tends to be often overlooked today, remembered only for his Palladian remodelling of numerous country houses, many of which are situated in the East Anglian area of Britain. As the pinnacle of Brettingham's career came into sight, Palladianism began to fall out of fashion and neoclassicism was introduced, championed by a young Robert Adam.

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1699 - 1769 - 18th-century - Englishman - Holkham Hall - Architect - Townhouse - Palladian - East Anglia - Britain - Neoclassicism - Robert Adam

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