John Moore of Ipswich
1820
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1902
British painter (1820-1902)
John Moore was a prominent Ipswich artist, particularly noted for his seascapes. Originally a painter and decorator, he became a self-taught artist. He moved to Ipswich before 1871, and was a founding member of the Ipswich Fine Art Club in 1874. He found many patrons amongst the wealthy inhabitants of the town.
![The capture of the slaver 'Bolodora' [Voladora], 6 June 1829](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c9/John_Moore_of_Ipswich_(1820-1902)_-_The_Capture_of_the_Slaver_‘Bolodora’%2C_6_June_1829_-_BHC0624_-_Royal_Museums_Greenwich.jpg/500px-John_Moore_of_Ipswich_(1820-1902)_-_The_Capture_of_the_Slaver_‘Bolodora’%2C_6_June_1829_-_BHC0624_-_Royal_Museums_Greenwich.jpg)
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