Early Life and Training Birth and Family: Peter de Wint was born on January 21, 1784, in Stone, Staffordshire, England. His father was a physician of Dutch descent who had emigrated from New York. Initial Career Path: Initially destined for the medical profession like his father, De Wint's artistic inclinations led him to London in 1802. Apprenticeship with John Raphael Smith: He became an apprentice to John Raphael Smith, a mezzotint engraver and portrait painter. This provided foundational skills in drawing and engraving techniques. Formal Training under John Varley: In 1806, De W…