Thomas Sandby RA: A Pioneer of English Watercolour and Architectural Vision Born in Nottingham around 1721, Thomas Sandby’s artistic journey began not within the hallowed halls of formal training but through a remarkable self-taught apprenticeship. His early life, marked by the loss of his father, steered him towards a path of observation and meticulous draughtsmanship – skills he honed initially producing views of his hometown before attracting the attention of the Duke of Cumberland. This pivotal encounter launched Sandby into a career that would span decades, leaving an indelible mark on…