William Lionel Wyllie (1851 - 1931) | Main historical dates: who, what, where, when | Collectibles and Historical Items Overview

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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.

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Date and place of birt:	5 july 1851, London, United Kingdom
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