William Lionel Wyllie (1851 - 1931)
1851-07-05London, United Kingdom1931-04-06London, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
William Lionel Wyllie
William Lionel Wyllie was a prolific English painter of maritime themes in both oils and watercolours. He has been described as "the most distinguished marine artist of his day." His work is in the Tate, the Royal Academy, the Imperial War Museum, the National Maritime Museum, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and many other institutions around the world.
Date and place of birt: | 5 july 1851, London, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 6 april 1931, London, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Batalist, Engraver, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Landscape painter, Marine painter, Painter |
Genre: | Military art, Landscape painting, Marine art |
Art style: | Realism |
Technique: | Engraving, Etching, Fresco, Hand graphic, Oil, Oil on canvas, Watercolor |