Historical Artist - Alexander Cozens (1717 - 1786)
Alexander Cozens was born in Russia and was educated in England. He returned to his native
country shortly after he completed his studies and did not settle in England under he was around
the age of thirty. He became the first British artist to work solely as a landscapist and helped
to earn respect for his medium. In addition, he was also a popular teacher and wrote multiple
treatises.
Contemporary United Kingdom Artists
Art Galleries in the United Kingdom
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