About Thomas Colman Dibdin
Lived 1810 – 1893 (aged 83). Thomas Colman Dibdin was a British painter.
Thomas Robert Colman Dibdin (22 October 1810 – 26 December 1893) was an English water colour artist and teacher.
Biography
Dibdin was born in Betchworth, Surrey. He first worked in a post office. He became an artist at the age of 28 and travelled to France, Germany and Belgium.
He also did paintings in Gibraltar and India although the latter were created in England based on detailed sketches. In 1845 he published a guide to water colour painting.
Dibdin worked at Sydenham College later in life with his father in law. He died in Sydenham. His paintings can be seen in galleries in London and Sheffield.
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Who was Thomas Colman Dibdin?
British artist (1810-1893)
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Thomas Colman Dibdin was born on 22 October 1810 in Betchworth.
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Thomas Colman Dibdin died on 26 December 1893 in Sydenham.
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Thomas Colman Dibdin was a painter.
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Thomas Colman Dibdin was British.
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