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Anthony Devis: Georgian topographical artist

Posted on 28/10/2017 by The Gardens Trust

No it’s not a repeat. It’s true there was a post about the 18thc artist Arthur Devis a few month ago but this one is about his half-brother Anthony. While Arthur specialised in conversation piece portraits Anthony turned to topography and became … Continue reading →

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A conversation with Arthur Devis

Posted on 11/03/2017 by The Gardens Trust

In the early 18thc a style of portraiture developed, known as the conversation piece, which often depicted the sitter or sitters outside in a garden or parkland setting. The greatest exponent of this style was Arthur Devis, who painted the … Continue reading →