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William Adolphus Knell

A Fine 19th Century Dutch Seascape by William Adolphus Knell 1st, (1801-1875)
A Fine 19th Century Dutch Seascape by William Adolphus Knell 1st, (1801-1875)

A Fine 19th Century Dutch Seascape by William Adolphus Knell 1st, (1801-1875)

By William Adolphus Knell 1

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Framed, 12.5” high x 19.75” wide x 1.5” deep. WILLIAM ADOLPHUS KNELL 1st. Snr. (1801-1875) was a highly accomplished 19th century British marine painter, working from 1825 until 187...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

William Adolphus Knell, Maritime Rough Wave Watercolor C. 1860
William Adolphus Knell, Maritime Rough Wave Watercolor C. 1860

William Adolphus Knell, Maritime Rough Wave Watercolor C. 1860

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H 22 in W 16.75 in D 1 in

William Adolphus Knell, Maritime Rough Wave Watercolor C. 1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

William Adolphus Knell (British, 1801–1875), circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Man of War. The Fleet in action.
Man of War. The Fleet in action.

Man of War. The Fleet in action.

By William Calcott Knell

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

Born into a family of artists, he was the son and pupil of the highly successful maritime painter [William Adolphus Knell](1.2.1, 1.2.11). The younger Knell lived and worked closely ...

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1870s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Victorian Marine Oil Painting Sunset with Ships and Row Boats in Harbour at Dusk
Victorian Marine Oil Painting Sunset with Ships and Row Boats in Harbour at Dusk

Victorian Marine Oil Painting Sunset with Ships and Row Boats in Harbour at Dusk

By Adolphus Knell

Located in ludlow, GB

The artist was a member of the distinguished Knell family of British marine painters, a brother to William Callcott Knell and most probably son of William Adophus Knell.

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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"Shipping at Sunset" Oil on Board by Adolphus Knell
"Shipping at Sunset" Oil on Board by Adolphus Knell

"Shipping at Sunset" Oil on Board by Adolphus Knell

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H 15.5 in W 21.5 in D 2 in

"Shipping at Sunset" Oil on Board by Adolphus Knell

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire

It is accepted that he was the brother of William Callcott Knell and the son of William Adolphus Knell, both of whom were highly regarded marine painters.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

“Fishing off the Coast” by William Adolphus Knell
“Fishing off the Coast” by William Adolphus Knell

“Fishing off the Coast” by William Adolphus Knell

By William Adolphus Knell 1

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Large marine scenes by William Adolphus Knell are held in many major national collections including the National Museums of Scotland and the Greenwich Maritime Museum.

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Antique 1860s English Paintings

William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875) - Mid 19th Century Oil, Highland Landscape
William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875) - Mid 19th Century Oil, Highland Landscape

William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875) - Mid 19th Century Oil, Highland Landscape

By William Adolphus Knell 1

Located in Corsham, GB

Proud to present a wonderful Scottish landscape by the prolific English artist, William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875). This fine landscape depicts a tranquil Highland river scene with d...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Antique Pair Waterscape Oil Paintings by William Adolphus Knell 19th C
Antique Pair Waterscape Oil Paintings by William Adolphus Knell 19th C

Antique Pair Waterscape Oil Paintings by William Adolphus Knell 19th C

By William Adolphus Knell 1

Located in London, GB

Both William Calcott Knell and Adolphus Knell also became successful painters.

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Antique 1870s English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Mid 19th C. Maritime Seascape Oil Painting on Canvas Manner of Adolphus Knell
Mid 19th C. Maritime Seascape Oil Painting on Canvas Manner of Adolphus Knell

Mid 19th C. Maritime Seascape Oil Painting on Canvas Manner of Adolphus Knell

By William Adolphus Knell 1

Located in Morristown, NJ

Manner of William Adolphus Knell (British 1805-1875). Framed maritime oil on canvas.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Greek Revival Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Impressionist English marine scene
Impressionist English marine scene

Impressionist English marine scene

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Woodbury, CT

It is accepted that he was the brother of William Callcott Knell and the son of William Adolphus Knell, both of whom were highly regarded marine painters.

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1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

English marine scene during early evening with the Sun setting
English marine scene during early evening with the Sun setting

English marine scene during early evening with the Sun setting

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Woodbury, CT

It is accepted that he was the brother of William Callcott Knell and the son of William Adolphus Knell, both of whom were highly regarded marine painters.

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Early 1900s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

English ships at anchor, with the an Impressionist Sunrise

English ships at anchor, with the an Impressionist Sunrise

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Woodbury, CT

It is accepted that he was the brother of William Callcott Knell and the son of William Adolphus Knell, both of whom were highly regarded marine painters.

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1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionist English marine scene
Impressionist English marine scene

Impressionist English marine scene

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Woodbury, CT

It is accepted that he was the brother of William Callcott Knell and the son of William Adolphus Knell, both of whom were highly regarded marine painters.

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1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

English marine scene during early evening with the Sun setting

English marine scene during early evening with the Sun setting

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Woodbury, CT

It is accepted that he was the brother of William Callcott Knell and the son of William Adolphus Knell, both of whom were highly regarded marine painters.

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Early 1900s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

English ships at anchor, with the an Impressionist Sunrise

English ships at anchor, with the an Impressionist Sunrise

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Woodbury, CT

It is accepted that he was the brother of William Callcott Knell and the son of William Adolphus Knell, both of whom were highly regarded marine painters.

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1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"19th Century Shipping off the Coast at Sunset" small Oil Painting
"19th Century Shipping off the Coast at Sunset" small Oil Painting

"19th Century Shipping off the Coast at Sunset" small Oil Painting

By Adolphus Knell

Located in ludlow, GB

Adolphus Knell is a member of the famous Knell family who specialised in maritime subjects, a brother to William Callcott Knell and most probably the son of William Adolphus Knell.

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Shipping in Calm Waters & Shipping in a Choppy Sea, pair, oil on board
Shipping in Calm Waters & Shipping in a Choppy Sea, pair, oil on board

Shipping in Calm Waters & Shipping in a Choppy Sea, pair, oil on board

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

It is widely accepted that he was the brother of William Callcott Knell and the son of William Adolphus Knell, both of whom were highly regarded marine painters.

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

HMS Seaflower and HMS Seahorse, oil on board
HMS Seaflower and HMS Seahorse, oil on board

HMS Seaflower and HMS Seahorse, oil on board

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

It is accepted that he was the brother of William Callcott Knell and the son of William Adolphus Knell, both of whom were highly regarded marine painters.

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

19th Century marine scene with ships
19th Century marine scene with ships

19th Century marine scene with ships

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

It is widely accepted that he was the brother of William Callcott Knell and the son of William Adolphus Knell, both of whom were highly regarded marine painters.

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Shipping at Sunset, oil on Board
Shipping at Sunset, oil on Board

Shipping at Sunset, oil on Board

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

It is accepted that he was the brother of William Callcott Knell and the son of William Adolphus Knell, both of whom were highly regarded marine painters.

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

19th Century pair of seascape oil paintings of fishing boats
19th Century pair of seascape oil paintings of fishing boats

19th Century pair of seascape oil paintings of fishing boats

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Adolphus Knell British, (b.1849, fl.1870-1890) Shipping by Moonlight & Shipping Early Morning Oil on board, pair, both signed Image size: 5.75 inches x 8.75 inches Size including fr...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

19th Century seascape oil painting of a steam boat & sailing ships off Dover
19th Century seascape oil painting of a steam boat & sailing ships off Dover

19th Century seascape oil painting of a steam boat & sailing ships off Dover

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Adolphus Knell British, (b.1849, fl.1870-1890) Sail & Steam off Dover Oil on board signed Image size: 11.5 inches x 17.75 inches Size including frame: 18 inches x 24.25 inches Adol...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Pair of 19th Century marine oil paintings of ships at sea
Pair of 19th Century marine oil paintings of ships at sea

Pair of 19th Century marine oil paintings of ships at sea

By William Calcott Knell

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

He was the son of the marine artist William Adolphus Knell (1805-1875) and brother of Adolphus Knell (b.1849 fl. 1860-1880) also an artist.

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of ships & fishing boats
Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of ships & fishing boats

Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of ships & fishing boats

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

**PLEASE NOTE: EACH PAINTING INCLUDING THE FRAME MEASURES 15.75 INCHES X 19.75 INCHES** Adolphus Knell British, (b.1849, fl.1870-1890) Shipping in the Morning & Shipping in the Even...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

19th Century pair of seascape oil paintings of ships at sunrise and sunset
19th Century pair of seascape oil paintings of ships at sunrise and sunset

19th Century pair of seascape oil paintings of ships at sunrise and sunset

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

In the foreground a rowing boat can be seen heading back to shore as evening falls. Adolphus Knell was born on 22 March, 1849 in Kentish Town, London to the artist William Adolphus ...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of ships at anchor
Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of ships at anchor

Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of ships at anchor

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

The second is of a harbour at daybreak with figures in sailing boats hauling nets. Adolphus Knell was born on 22 March, 1849 in Kentish Town, London to the artist William Adolphus K...

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19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of ships in the morning & at sunset
Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of ships in the morning & at sunset

Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of ships in the morning & at sunset

By Adolphus Knell

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

As evening falls other boats make their way to shore. Adolphus Knell was born on 22 March, 1849 in Kentish Town, London to the artist William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875) and Susannah...

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Houses of Parliament & St Paul’s Cathedral, pair
Houses of Parliament & St Paul’s Cathedral, pair

Houses of Parliament & St Paul’s Cathedral, pair

By Ansdell Smythe

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

His work is similar to artists such as Henry Pether, Walter Linsley Meegan, William Adolphus Knell who excelled at moonlit scenes.

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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