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James Hewlett|1768|1836| James Hewlett (born 1768 died 1836), flower-painter, born 15 September 1768, was son of a gardener and an associate in boyhood of John Britton, the Wiltshire antiquary (Britton's Autobiog. 1850). He practised chiefly at Bath, painting flowers in water-colours, which are noted for good drawing, colour, and botanical accuracy. He occasionally painted other subjects, such as gipsies, and contributed to the Royal Academy and other exhibitions. He died at Park House, Isleworth, 18 August 1836, and was buried in Isleworth Church, where a monument was erected by his widow. There are four drawings of flowers by him at the South Kensington Museum. Another painter of the same name, whose relationship is undetermined, practised at Bath at an earlier date. Queen Charlotte visited his studio in 1817. It is difficult to distinguish their works. The elder Hewlett died at Notting Hill, London, in 1829. The sister of one was the wife of Benjamin Barke.

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