Thomas Girtin
Born in Southwark, LondonBorn on 18th of February 1775
Died on 9th of November 1802
Born 1775. Died 1802 - English painter.
Close friend of J M W Turner, they were both employed to colour prints with watercolour. Played a major role in established water colour as a recognised art form. Collections of his works are found in the Tate Britain, the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
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