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ROBERT SALMON (ENGLISH, 1775-1858) A Scottish loch with fisherman and his family in the foreground Oil on panel Numbered on the reverse 'No.195' Note: The scene depicted is most probably Loch Lomond Robert Salmon was born in Whitehaven, Cumberland. He moved to Liverpool in 1806 and painted views of the Port and shipping scenes. He travelled to Greenock, Scotland in 1811 where he painted works of the locality, mostly on a small scale and frequently on panel. He returned to Liverpool in 1822, moving back to Scotland in 1826. In 1828, seeking new markets for his marine paintings, he departed for America and settled in Boston. He was to stay here until 1840. His accurate depictions of the Harbour and shipping met with great success. His paintings are noted for their clarity and luminosity. He was a considerable influence on the American School of marine painters. It is thought that he painted over 1,000 works. Many of these are numbered on the reverse. Works by Salmon can be seen at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich; the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool; and the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven. Worldwide shipping available. It is advisable to send shipping enquiries to shipping@sheppards.ie prior to 26 April 2016.