Peter De Wint

Background

Peter De Wint was born at Stone, Staffordshire, on the 21th of January 1784. He was the son of an English physician of Dutch extraction who had come to England from New York.

Education

He studied art in London, and in 1809 entered the Academy schools.

Career

In 1812 Peter became a member of the Society of Painters in Watercolours, where he exhibited largely for many years, as well as at the Academy.

De Wint's life was devoted to art, he painted admirably in oils.

Achievements

• Peter de Wint was ranked as one of the chief English water-colourists of the early 19th century.

Works

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  • Drawings and Watercolors By Peter De Wint, A Loan Exhibition Inaugurated at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
  • Royal Kalendar and Court and City Register for the Year 1868 WITH PAINTED FORE-EDGE

Membership

He was a Member of the Society of Painters in Watercolours.

Connections

He married in 1810 the sister of William Hilton.

References

• Peter De Wint, 1784-1849
• PETER DE WINT: PICTURES FROM THE PRYOR COLLECTION.
• David Cox and Peter de Wint
• Famous water-colour painter, V: Peter de Wint; introd. by Martin Hardie