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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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John Martin
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(1789–1854)
Painter noted for his apocalyptic images, whether on vast canvases or in the mezzotint illustrations to Milton's *Paradise Lost (1827). His best-known works, the three Judgement paintings of scenes from Revelation (1851–3,Tate Gallery), demonstrate the switchback course of his now high reputation. They were valued after his death at £8400 and were sold for £7 in 1935.
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