Francis Towne (1739 - 1816)
1739Exeter, United Kingdom1816-07-17London, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Francis Towne
Francis Towne was a British watercolour painter of landscapes that range from the English Lake District to Naples and Rome. After a long period of obscurity, his work has been increasingly recognised from the early 20th century onwards.
Date and place of birt: | 1739, Exeter, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 17 july 1816, London, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | Landscape painting |
Art style: | Romanticism |