Peter de Wint (1784-1849) Cattle grazing by The River Derwent Watercolour 28.5 x 45 cm Acquaintance with Varley and with the circle of Dr. Thomas Monro must have determined de Wint’s adoption of water colour and introduced him to the drawings of Thomas Girtin. His contemporary reputation was based on his water colours. His style changed relatively little, and he frequently left his works unsigned and undated.