Landscape painter. Born near Birmingham. Came to London in 1804 as a theatre scenery painter. He was a teacher and wrote some influential instruction books. A very successful water colour painter. Died at home in Birmingham. His son of the same name was also a water-colourist.
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The Arts Club
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Leonard Keysor, VC
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War served, WW1
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War dead, WW2
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Joseph Conrad
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César Ritz
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