Alfred Downing Fripp (artist)

Alfred Downing Fripp (1822-1895) was a British watercolour artist, primarily known for his landscape and genre scenes. Born in Bristol, England, Fripp belonged to a family with artistic leanings; his brothers, George Arthur Fripp and Henry Charles Fripp, were also accomplished artists.

Fripp received his artistic training in London, studying at the Royal Academy Schools. He developed a distinctive style characterized by his detailed observation of nature and his ability to capture the atmospheric effects of light and shadow. He frequently depicted rural life, often focusing on scenes of the English countryside, particularly in Wales and the Isle of Wight.

Fripp exhibited extensively throughout his career, including at the Royal Academy, the British Institution, and the Society of Painters in Water Colours (later the Royal Watercolour Society), of which he became a member in 1845. His works were popular with collectors during his lifetime, and examples of his paintings can be found in various public and private collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum. He is remembered as a significant figure in the development of British watercolour painting during the Victorian era.