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adolphus knell

1801 – 1875

adolphus knell
19th Century
19th Century

adolphus knell

Born 1801 Died 1875 Works span 1847–1847

William Adolphus Knell: A Mariner's Vision William Adolphus Knell (1801 – 9 July 1875) was a prolific British maritime painter who achieved considerable renown during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Born in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, he possessed an innate fascination for the sea and its dramatic interplay with human endeavor—a passion that would define his artistic output and solidify his place within the landscape of Vic…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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