William Calcott Knell (1830–1880) was a British painter of maritime subjects.
Life
editHe was the son of William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875),[1] who also worked as a marine painter. The influence of his father is evident in the composition and execution of his motifs. However, Knell was also inspired by other contemporaries. He painted mainly coastal scenes with boats. With great skill, Knell managed to capture the changing ambiances of the day and render his impressions of nature. Between 1848 and 1865, Knell showed his works at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists, and the British Institution.[2]
Works
editHis works include: Collier Brig Running before the Wind in a Fresh Breeze off Sheerness, Looking from Queensborough (c. 1860); Fishing Boats Hauling Nets near Lowestoft (1872); Fishing Boats off Harwich (1873); and Evening Oyster Boat off Southend Pier (1867).[3]
References
edit- ^ "England Marriages, 1538–1973" database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N6X8-W8L : accessed 2 April 2016
- ^ "W.C. Knell (1830-1876), Fishing Boats off Portsmouth, 19th C. | Auctionata". Archived from the original on 30 November 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ 7 artworks by or after William Calcott Knell, Art UK. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
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