George Cumberland
George Cumberland (27 November 1754 – 8 August 1848) was an English art collector, writer and poet. He was a lifelong friend and supporter of
William Blake, and like him was an experimental
printmaker. He was also an amateur
watercolourist, and one of the earliest members of the
Bristol School of artists. He made use of his wide circle of connections to help its other members, in particular assisting and influencing
Edward Bird and
Francis Danby.
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