About
Significant Romantic artist best known for his landscape paintings depicting the Dedham Vale region of England.
Before Fame
He left school to take over his family's corn business. In 1799, however, he began pursuing a career in art.
Trivia
He sold more of his English countryside-themed works in France than in England.
Family Life
He married Maria Bicknell in 1816.
Associated With
He and French Impressionist artist Claude Monet were both known for their landscape paintings.
