A Brush with Devon: The Life and Landscapes of William Pitt William Pitt, born in 1849, remains a somewhat enigmatic figure within the pantheon of British 19th-century landscape painters. While overshadowed by more celebrated contemporaries, his evocative depictions of Devon & Plymouth’s pastoral beauty have steadily garnered recognition, appearing in esteemed publications like Mutual Art and ArtDaily, and attracting attention from collectors drawn to their quiet intensity. Pitt wasn't a painter who sought grand pronouncements or revolutionary styles; instead, he dedicated himself to capturi…