James Thomas Watts was a British artist known for his oil paintings and watercolours, as well as his illustrations for books and magazines. He studied at the Royal Academy Schools in London and exhibited his works there from 1874 to 1918. His paintings often depicted landscapes, coastal scenes, and genre scenes, and he was known for his attention to detail and use of colour. Watts was also a member of various art societies, including the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours and the Royal Society of British Artists.