More mellow side of John Martin at Gloucestershire exhibition

Though best known for his epic depictions of fiery disaster, English Romantic painter John Martin (1789-1853) also produced a series of smaller, quieter works.

An example is the sepia Near Grignan – The Residence of Mad de Sévigné, 1821.

The 6 x 9in (15 x 2…

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