Edward Dayes
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Edward Dayes was a London based watercolourist and mezzotint engraver who trained under William Pether. Best known for his characteristic topographical views often painted in a palette of greys, blues, greens and browns he also made history paintings and miniatures. He made annual sketching trips in England and Wales from around 1790.
Towards the end of his career Dayes was draughtsman to the Duke of York and he taught Thomas Girtin from 1788.
His work can be found in most major drawings collections including the British Museum, V&A, Tate Britain and the Yale Center for British Art.
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V&A
British Museum
Yale Center for British Art
