About Samuel Walters
Lived 1811 – 1882 (aged 70). Samuel Walters was a British painter.
Samuel Walters (1811 - 1882) was an English maritime artist, considered to be the most enduring figures of the Liverpool School of Marine Art. His father, Miles Walters, was also a (less notable) maritime artist. He was born in London and moved to Liverpool, where he was well known. His work was also popular in North America. and died in Liverpool on 5th March 1882.
Works He specialised in oil paintings and watercolours on canvas. The Liverpool Museums Resource lists more than 10 of his paintings as being on permanent display in Liverpool, as well as a collaboration between Walters and his father. Some famous ships he painted include the CSS Florida and CSS Alabama.
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Who was Samuel Walters?
English artist (1811-1882)
When was Samuel Walters born?
Samuel Walters was born on 1 November 1811 in London.
When did Samuel Walters die?
Samuel Walters died on 5 March 1882 in Liverpool.
What was Samuel Walters's occupation?
Samuel Walters was a painter.
What nationality was Samuel Walters?
Samuel Walters was British.
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· DBpedia: Samuel Walters (artist)
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