John Absolon

John Absolon was a London painter best known for watercolour figure scenes, with natural, unforced figures and bright colour. He painted a wide range of subjects, from coastal views and harvest scenes to everyday London life.

Born in Lambeth, he began painting portraits at fifteen and worked as a scene painter at Drury Lane and Covent Garden. He was a longtime member of the New Watercolour Society, exhibited at the Royal Academy and illustrated books including The Compleat Angler.