William Anderson

1757 — 1837

Scottish painter (1757-1837)

William Anderson was a Scottish artist who specialised in marine art. He was well-regarded for his detailed and accurate portraits of ships under sail, exhibiting his works annually in London between 1787 and 1811 and then occasionally until 1834. Anderson influenced other artists, notably John Ward and others of the Hull school.

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Boats and Men on Shore

Dutch Shipping with a Flagship and a States yacht

Man on Horseback and Other Figures

Shipping Scene

The 'Queen Charlotte' at the Review at Spithead, 1790

A Two-Decker Running up the Estuary with Figures on the Beach in the Foreground

The 'Queen Charlotte' at the review at Spithead, 1790

On a Man-o'-War

Cavalry embarking at Blackwall, 1793

Hussars Embarking at Deptford

The Capture of Fort Louis, Martinique, 20 March 1794

A Frigate Awaiting a Pilot

Admiral Sir Robert Calder's Action off Cape Finisterre, 23 July 1805

Admiral Sir Robert Calder's action off Cape Finisterre, 23 July 1805

HMS Duncan at Mahon

The Return of George IV to Greenwich from Scotland

British Troops Landing at Jamaica

Dutch Sailing Vessel

London Bridge, with St. Paul's Cathedral in the distance

A View of Westminster Bridge and the Abbey from the South Side

Limehouse Reach, London

Shipping on the Thames off Deptford

A Wherry Taking Passengers out to Two Anchored Packet

Self portrait of William Anderson, 1757-1837

Limehouse Reach, London

London Bridge and St Paul's by Moonlight

Sea Piece

Seascape with Shipping

Seascape with Shipping

Three Cattle Grazing by a Stream under a Cliff Face

View on the Thames at Greenwich

Westminster from the South, London

Frederick Augustus (1763–1827), Duke of York, Reviewing Troops in Flanders

The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797 (copy after Robert Cleveley)

Sailing Ships off the Coast

A View at Plymouth

View at the Mouth of the Thames

'The Bell' Inn at Erith