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robert strickland thomas
19th Century
19th Century

robert strickland thomas

Born 1787 Died 1853 Works span 1835–1850

Robert Strickland Thomas: A Mariner’s Eye on the Eighteenth Century Robert Strickland Thomas, a name perhaps less familiar than many of his contemporaries in 19th-century British art, nevertheless stands as a significant figure in the development of maritime illustration. Born in 1787 and tragically passing away in 1853, Thomas’s career was inextricably linked to the burgeoning world of paddle steamers and naval scenes – subjects that…

9
dated works
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chapters
1835
first work
1850
last work
Chronological Journey

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