Peter De Wint (1784-1849). Landscape painter and watercolourist. Born at Stone, Staffordshire of Dutch-American parentage. First apprenticed to John Raphael Smith (1752-1812). Trained at Royal Academy Schools and was influenced by the work of Thomas Girtin, through contact with Dr Monro 's circle. Also helped by Varley. Associate of the Old Water-Colour Society, 1810, full member 1811. Became a very successful teacher of drawing. Ruskin recommended De Wint to his friend Edward Clayton as teacher of art (see Ruskin and De Wint). Worked mainly in watercolour but also known for his work in oil. Visited Normandy in 1828 and North Wales in 1829, but mainly painted the English landscape, in particular the flat landscape round Lincoln. Because of this he tended to favour a format of wide horizontal compositions. Lived in London, supporting himself through teaching. Died at his house in Upper Gower Street in June 1849.