Sir Augustus Wall Callcott RA (1779-1844). Painter of landscapes and seascapes. Born in Kensington and first began to study music. From the age of seven spent six years in the choir of Westminster Abbey. Entered the RA Schools in 1797 and first exhibited within the field of portrait painting, having been a pupil of John Hoppner (1759-1810). Member of Girtin 's Sketching Club during 1801. Exhibited regularly at the RA and was Elected ARA in 1806 and RA in 1810. In 1827 married Maria Graham, artist and writer on art. They visited Italy together in 1830. Knighted by Queen Victoria in Coronation year (1837). Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures 1843. Friend of William Dyce (1806-1864) and served on the board of the Government Schools of Design. Produced many Dutch-influenced seascapes. Best known paintings include: Mouth of the Tyne, 1818 and Raphael and his Fornarina, 1837. Produced some historical scenes later in his career. Died on 25 November 1844 and was buried in Kensal Green Cemetery. His studio sales were held at Christie's in 1845 and 1863. Ruskin was generally critical of Callcott's work, as it seems, was his father. (see Ruskin's criticism of Callcott)