John White Abbott: A Quiet Master of Devon’s Landscapes John White Abbott, born in Exeter in 1763 and passing away in 1851, remains a quietly significant figure within the history of British watercolour painting. Often overshadowed by his influential teacher, Francis Towne, Abbott's work reveals a distinct sensibility—a meticulous observation of light, texture, and the subtle beauty of the Devon countryside and the Scottish Highlands. His life was one of understated dedication to both art and profession; he practiced as a surgeon and apothecary while simultaneously pursuing his artistic pass…