George Cumberland I (1754 - 1848)
1754-11-27London, United Kingdom1848-08-08London, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
George Cumberland I
George Cumberland was an English art collector, writer and poet. He was a lifelong friend and supporter of William Blake, and like him was an experimental printmaker. He was also an amateur watercolourist, and one of the earliest members of the Bristol School of artists. He made use of his wide circle of connections to help its other members, in particular assisting and influencing Edward Bird and Francis Danby.
Date and place of birt: | 27 november 1754, London, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 8 august 1848, London, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Poet, Writer |
Genre: | Landscape painting, Rural landscape |
Art style: | Romanticism |
Technique: | Watercolor |