William Anderson

Born: 1757

Death: 1837

Biography:

William (or Wiliam) Anderson (1757 – 27 May 1837) was born in Scotland and became an artist specializing in maritime and patriotic themes. Anderson's training as a shipwright stood him in good stead when he became an artist specializing in maritime art based on the Dutch 17th century Masters. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1780 and cont...