British
After training as an artist, Robert Salmon moved from Liverpool, England, to Boston in 1828. A reportedly eccentric and solitary man, he lived for years in a small dwelling on one of Boston’s many wharves. His paintings reflect the Dutch tradition of maritime painting, featuring a low horizon line and clarity of light. His paintings are rich in miniature detail, and it is possible that his incredible attention to detail was fostered by the material values of mercantile Boston.
Born
1775
Died
1845