The rest of his power he cultivated himself, being much helped by the early companionship of Girtin.
They were most excellent friends, and when Girtin died in Rome, Turner was one of his most sincere mourners.
It was my father who does perfectly remember Girtin's semicircular panorama.
Girtin, during his short career, had no selfish ideas of keeping his knowledge of painting to himself.
Both delighted in a golden yellowness of tone which it is probable Girtin had originated.
