Girtin

[gur-tin]

noun

1. Thomas, 1775–1802, English painter.

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His first visit was made a year after Thomas Girtin had toured the area, and was probably made at his friend and rival's suggestion.

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The early method prevailed for a long time, as may be seen in the historic collection of water-colour paintings at South Kensington, but gradually the art developed, better pigments were used, and, as early as 1790, a marked improvement accrued, which led to the triumphs of Girtin and Turner, and the more brilliant examples of later days.

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Girtin loved to depict scenes of gloom and grandeur, such as the melancholy Cumberland hills, and the sterner scenery of Scotland, whilst Turner, his friend and fellow-worker at Dr. Monro's house, depicted light, even when treating similar subjects to those which his friend affected.

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Girtin spent a great deal of valuable time in painting a panorama of London, which was much admired.

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He painted landscapes in the style of Girtin, but more chiefly architecture and marine pieces.

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