7290991 Landscape with Figures on a Stile, 1840 (watercolour on paper) by Martin, John (1789-1854); 25x34.5 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: John Martin (1789-1854) Landscape with Figures on a Stile, 1840 Watercolour on paper (pale buff color) Height 25 x Width 34.5 cm TWCMS : C6995 The artist John Martin noted on this picture that it was painted in May 1840. It probably shows a view in Herefordshire, where Martin was painting around that time. Throughout much of his career, Martin relied on sales of conventional views such as this for much of his income. His huge and dramatic paintings of scenes of destruction made his name but were difficult to sell. John Martin spent his early life in the North East before settling in London.); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.