Engraving depicting the White House at Kew, with grazing sheep on the right and groups of figures walking in the foreground. The White House, known in the 18th century as Kew Palace, was built for Frederick, Prince of Wales (1707-51) from 1731 to a design by William Kent (1685-1748). It had splending Roman-inspired interiors and a double-height hall. It was demolished in 1802. From the book 'Plans, Elevations, Sections and Perspective Views of the Gardens and Buildings at Kew in Surry', by Sir William Chambers, 1763