Seascape

Seascape

Birch, Thomas

1835

Thomas Birch (1779-1851), son of artist William Birch, distinguished himself as a prolific painter of marine views and ship portraiture. He achieved early success with his depictions of American naval engagements of the War of 1812. He enjoyed a long career, exhibiting regularly at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts for forty years.

30" x 25"

Oil on canvas; gilt frame

Athenaeum Purchase.

General Collection, Museum Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

1960.15.01

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