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Rev. William Gilpin

1724–1804

River Scene with Ruins, Mountains and Figures Fishing c.1780–1800
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18 artworks by Rev. William Gilpin
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Biography

William Gilpin (4 June 1724 – 5 April 1804) was an English artist, Church of England cleric, schoolmaster and author. He is best known as a travel writer and as one of those who originated the idea of the picturesque.

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Artworks

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  • Landscape, Cliffs and Trees

    Rev. William Gilpin
    date not known
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  • Landscape, a River between Hills

    Rev. William Gilpin
    date not known
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  • Landscape

    Rev. William Gilpin
    date not known
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  • Landscape

    Rev. William Gilpin
    date not known
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  • Landscape

    Rev. William Gilpin
    date not known
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  • View of a Ruined Castle over a Gorge

    Imitator of Rev. William Gilpin
    1798
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  • Mountains and Lakes

    Imitator of Rev. William Gilpin
    date not known
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  • Mountains and Lakes

    Imitator of Rev. William Gilpin
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