The Elegant Vision of Francis Towne In the delicate interplay of light and wash that defines the golden age of British watercolor, the name Francis Towne emerges as a figure of profound elegance and stylistic distinction. Born in Iselin in 1739, Towne’s journey from an apprentice in the London coach-painting trade to a recognized master of landscape painting is a testament to the transformative power of artistic devotion. His early li…