John Cart Burgess (1798 – 20 February 1863) was an English watercolour painter of flowers and landscapes, and an author of two books on art technique.
He was part of the well-known Burgess dynasty of painters who flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries.
[2] John started off as a painter of flowers and fruit in watercolours, first exhibiting three flower pieces at the Royal Academy, London in 1812; he was then residing at 46 Sloane Square in Chelsea.
His works were much admired, and in brilliancy and beauty of execution were said to rival those of Van Huysum.
[3] The requirements of a growing family eventually compelled him to relinquish painting for the more lucrative occupation of teaching – for many years he held a prominent position as a drawing master.