Thomas Girtin

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Figure

Domain

Arts and letters

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Influence

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What Wikipedia says

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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