Two English landscape masters come to life in a richly detailed biography.
This volume blends personal letters, critical appraisal, and carefully chosen illustrations to illuminate the lives and works of David Cox and Peter De Wint.
Written by Gilbert R. Redgrave, the book traces their origins, friendships, and the paths that shaped their distinctive approaches to landscape art. It also situates their careers within the English art world of their time, explaining how they moved away from traditional rules toward a more direct engagement with nature.
- A clear account of each artist’s life, influences, and major works.
- Insights into how Cox’s and De Wint’s styles differ and what they reveal about English scenery.
- Reproductions and discussions of drawings and oil-pictures held in public collections.
- Context on the network of artists, patrons, and institutions that supported them.
Ideal for readers of English art history, landscape painting, and fans of 19th‑century biographical study.