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Information: John Brett (1831-1902) was the son of a veterinary surgeon. He showed an early enthusiasm for geology, astronomy and painting. (When he was forty he became a member of the Royal Society of Astronomers).
Brett entered the Royal Academy as a student
Brett, John Sites:
National Museums Liverpool - The Stonebreaker National Museums Liverpool - The Stonebreaker: Brief biography of Brett, and detailed description of the picture. (Brett, John) http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/picture-of-month/displaypicture.asp?v=2&id=7
John Brett ARA (1831-1902) John Brett ARA (1831-1902): Notes on the life of the Pre-Raphaelite and marine artist John Brett, and links to related information. From Bob Speel. (Brett, John) http://www.speel.demon.co.uk/artists/brett.htm
The Stonebreaker The Stonebreaker: Large scan of the Stonebreaker, probably the best known work by the Pre-Raphaelite artist John Brett. (Brett, John) http://artyzm.com/world/b/brett/stonebreaker.htm