Rev. William Gilpin

1724–1804

*River Scene with Ruins, Mountains and Figures Fishing* c.1780–1800
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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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Landscape, Cliffs and Trees
Rev. William Gilpin
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Landscape, a River between Hills
Rev. William Gilpin
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Landscape
Rev. William Gilpin
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Landscape
Rev. William Gilpin
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Landscape
Rev. William Gilpin
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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
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Mountains and Lakes
Imitator of Rev. William Gilpin
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Landscape, a River between Hills

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View of a Ruined Castle over a Gorge

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