1854 The Death of John Martin

John Martin was an English romantic painter, engraver and illustrator. He lived from July 19th 1789, to February 17th, 1854. Before having established a career as an artist, Martin supported himself by giving drawing lessons, painting in watercolours, and designing glass and china. Eventually, his painting became his main source of income, and he would send several works to the Royale Academy. Martin's work can be categorized by the impressive nature of its subject matter, that seems overwhelmingly fanciful, and yet retains strong gravity and realism.