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…