John Le Capelain: A Jersey Painter of Misty Landscapes John Le Capelain, born around 1812 in London and baptized there two days after his parents married, was a painter who gained renown for capturing the ethereal beauty of Jersey and Isle of Wight landscapes with his distinctive watercolor technique. Despite lacking formal artistic training, he developed considerable skill through self-instruction and observation, becoming a respected figure within the Channel Islands art community. Early Life & Family Background: Le Capelain’s parents were Samuel Le Capelain, a printer and lithographer,…