James Hewlett (painter)
James Hewlett (1768–1836) was an English flower-painter. Life James Hewlett, born on 15 September 1768, was the son of a gardener and an associate in boyhood of John Britton (antiquary), John Britton, the Wiltshire antiquary. He practised chiefly at Bath, Somerset, Bath, painting flowers in water-colours, which are noted for good drawing, colour, and botanical accuracy. He occasionally painted other subjects, such as Romani people, gipsies, and contributed to the Royal Academy of Arts, Royal Academy and other exhibitions.Cust 1891, p. 309. Death He died at Park House, Isleworth, on 18 August 1836, and was buried in All Saints' Church, Isleworth, Isleworth Church, where a monument was erected by his widow. Works * London (Victoria and Albert Museum): ''Flowers'' (5 paintings). Likenesses * James Hewlett, ''self-portrait'', oils (middle-aged), Victoria Art Gallery, Bath; * John Varley (painter), John Varley, ''profile pencil drawing'', Victoria Art Gallery, Bath. ...
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James Hewlett (self-portrait)
James or Jamie Hewlett may refer to: * James Hewlett (painter) (1768–1836), English flower painter * James Hewlett (actor) (fl. 1821–1849), African-American Shakespearean actor * James Monroe Hewlett (1868–1941), American Beaux Arts architect, scenic designer, and muralist * Jamie Hewlett (born 1968), English artist, director, and songwriter {{hndis, Hewlett, James ...
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