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John Brett

1831: 8 December. Born near Reigate, Surrey, son of an army veterinray surgeon. Showed an early interest in astrology and art.
1853: 22 April. Entered Royal Academy Schools as a student. Deeply impressed by John Ruskin's writing on art and geology. Contact with Pre-Raphaelite circle of artist through Coventry Patmore.
1856: First exhibited at Royal Academy. Visited the Alps where met J.W. Inchbold who featured his more meticulous approach to detail in nature.
1857: Exhibited 'The Stonebreaker' (Walker Art Gallery) at the Royal Academy.
1858: Several trips to Switzerland.
1860's: By late 60s changed to looser style. Subjects increasingly seascapes.
1869: Married Mary Anne Howcraft
1871: Elected Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
1873: Painted 'Rocks: Scilly' (Walker Art Gallery)
1881: Elected Associate of the Royal Academy
1897: Painted 'Trevose Head' (Walker Art Gallery)
1902: Died Putney, 8 January