Thomas Girtin

John Opie, Portrait of Thomas Girtin (1775–1802), c.1800. National Portrait Gallery, London.
Jedburgh Abbey from the River (1798-99, watercolour on paper).

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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