Thomas Girtin

1775–1802

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Biography

Thomas Girtin (18 February 1775 – 9 November 1802) was an English watercolourist and etcher. A friend and rival of J. M. W. Turner, Girtin played a key role in establishing watercolour as a reputable art form.

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Artworks

Thomas Girtin, formerly attributed to Joseph Mallord William Turner A Two-Horse Phaeton

c.1800–1802

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Thomas Girtin A Temple of Vesta

date not known

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Thomas Girtin The Ruins of the Emperor Julian’s Baths, Hôtel de Cluny, Paris

1801–2

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After Thomas Girtin Lyme Castle, Kent

published 1784

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After Thomas Girtin Croyland Abbey, engraved by B. Howlett

published 1797

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After Thomas Girtin Dunkeld Cathedral

published 1805

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Thomas Girtin Trees in a Park

c.1798–1800

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Attributed to Thomas Girtin Landscape with Trees and a Fence, a Church in the Distance

date not known

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