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John White Abbott

Leigh Tor Rocks at Poundsgate, near New Bridge on the Dart, Devon

1800
watercolor with pen and black ink and traces of graphite underdrawing

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In addition to working as a watercolorist, John White Abbott served professionally as an apothecary and surgeon.

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