Anthony Devis (1729 – 1816): The Painter of Tranquil Landscapes and Wedgwood’s Frog Anthony Devis, born in Preston, Lancashire, in 1729, stands as a significant figure within the landscape painting tradition of eighteenth-century Britain. His artistic journey spanned nearly sixty years, culminating in his death in 1816, leaving behind a legacy characterized by meticulous observation and an ability to capture the sublime beauty of the English countryside—particularly evident in his collaboration with Josiah Wedgwood on the celebrated ‘Green Frog’ service. Devis's early life was shaped by his…