Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton (1820 - 1891)

Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton

Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton was a British marine artist and draughtsman.

Dutton is one of the most famous and prolific marine artists and shipbuilding lithographers of the Victorian era, and today the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich holds an almost complete collection of his published lithographs. He produced engravings from his own sketches as well as those of his contemporaries. These include views of warships, yachts and sailing races, steamships, clippers and sea battles. The artist's works are known for their accuracy and attention to detail.

Of particular value in our time is Dutton's book Yachting, which is a set of 12 hand-colored plates commissioned by wealthy shipowners and shipbuilders of the time. Each plate is accompanied by a descriptive text.