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...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
William Adolphus Knell, Maritime Rough Wave Watercolor C. 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
William Adolphus Knell (British, 1801–1875), circa 1860.
Giltwood, Paper
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 ...
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Prince Albert Landing at Dover – Royal Maritime Engraving, c.1840
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving is based on a painting by William Adolphus Knell, whose name appears beneath the image at lower left as “W.
Paper
Victorian Marine Oil Painting Boats off the Coast in Choppy Seas at Sunrise
Located in ludlow, GB
William Callcott Knell was thought to have been the son of William Adolphus Knell.
Oil
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.
Oil
"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.
“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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H 31 in W 45 in
William Adolphus Knell (Attributed), Yachting In The Mediterranean
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mid-19th-century oil painting attributed to British artist William Adolphus Knell (1805-1875) depicts a sailing yacht before a Mediterranean coastline.
Canvas, Oil
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H 22.84 in W 19.3 in
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...
Oil
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H 13 in W 21.26 in D 2.37 in
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.
Canvas, Paint
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H 13.5 in W 16 in D 1.25 in
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.
Canvas, Wood, Paint
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H 40 in W 60 in D 4 in
Oil Painting Canvas by William Calcott Knell Stormy Fishing Scene
By William Calcott Knell
Located in Uppingham, GB
Son of William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875), who also worked as a marine painter.
Oil
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H 40 in W 60 in D 4 in
Oil Painting Seascape by William Calcott Knell Stormy Fishing Scene
By William Calcott Knell
Located in Uppingham, GB
Son of William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875), who also worked as a marine painter.
Oil
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H 8 in W 10 in
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.
Oil
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.
Oil
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.
Oil
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.
Oil
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H 8 in W 10 in
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.
Oil
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.
Oil
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H 6 in W 8 in D 2 in
"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.
Oil
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H 18.5 in W 24.5 in
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.
Board, Oil
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H 37 in W 57 in D 3 in
On the Medway - Exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1864
By William Adolphus Knell 1
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
Throughout most of his career William Adolphus Knell signed his paintings William Knell Jnr.
Oil
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H 42.92 in W 62.21 in
Maritime seascape, antique oil painting by William Callcott Knell
By William Calcott Knell
Located in London, GB
This stunning antique oil painting is the creation of the 19th Century British painter William Callcott Knell, the son of William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875).
Canvas, Oil
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.
Oil, 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.
Board, Oil
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.
Board, Oil
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H 20 in W 16 in D 2 in
English Victorian 19th century fishing boat in the English Channel
By William Adolphus Knell 1
Located in Woodbury, CT
William Adolphus Knell was a London marine painter, probably father of William Callcott Knell.
Oil, Canvas
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H 20 in W 16 in D 2 in
English Victorian 19th century fishing boat in the English Channel
By William Adolphus Knell 1
Located in Woodbury, CT
William Adolphus Knell was a London marine painter, probably father of William Callcott Knell.
Oil, Canvas
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H 9.25 in W 12.25 in D 1.5 in
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...
Oil, Board
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H 18 in W 24.25 in D 2 in
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...
Oil, Board
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H 12.25 in W 17 in
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.
Oil, Board
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H 15.5 in W 27.5 in
English 19th century Antique oil of fishing boats at rest with a Sunset,
By William Calcott Knell
Located in Woodbury, CT
Oils on canvas Circa 1870-80 William Callcott Knell was a London marine painter, probably the son of William Adolphus Knell, who was also a marine painter.
Canvas, Oil
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H 15.5 in W 27.5 in
English 19th century Antique oil of fishing boats at rest with a Sunset,
By William Calcott Knell
Located in Woodbury, CT
Oils on canvas Circa 1870-80 William Callcott Knell was a London marine painter, probably the son of William Adolphus Knell, who was also a marine painter.
Canvas, Oil
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H 15.75 in W 19.75 in D 2.5 in
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...
Oil, Board
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H 12 in W 15 in D 1.75 in
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 ...
Oil, Board
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H 15 in W 18.5 in D 2.5 in
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...
Oil, Panel
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H 9.75 in W 12.75 in D 1.75 in
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...
Canvas, Oil
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.
Canvas, Oil
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H 14 in W 19 in
19th century English Warship at sea, calm water with row boat resupplying
By Adolphus Knell
Located in Woodbury, CT
Historical Context: Adolphus Knell was part of the Knell family of artists, a notable group of marine painters that included his father, William Adolphus Knell, and other relatives.
Oil, Panel
$16,500
H 36.5 in W 49 in D 3 in
Antique 19th Century Maritime Seascape War Ship Oil Painting HMS Britannia 1835
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique maritime oil painting of the war ship HMS Britannia, by Robert Strickland Thomas (1787-1853), the painting circa 1835. The painting depicts HMS Britannia broad...
Oil, Canvas
$1,521Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 24 in
Naval Battle Engagement at Sea Large Busy Battle Scene Many Ships, Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, early 20th century signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 17 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, Eng;and condition: good and sound condition, minor ...
Oil, Canvas
A Calm with a Man of War firing a Saluteo
By Peter Monamy
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Peter Monamy (London 1681-1749) A Calm with a Man of War firing a Salute Oil on canvas Canvas Size 14 1/4 x 17 1/4 in Framed Size 20 x 24 in Peter Monamy was an acclaimed British ma...
Oil
19th Century Watercolor Seascape with Shipwreck
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique seascape with shipwreck on a rocky shore, mid-19th century, a watercolor on paper seascape with a shipwrecked brig on the rocks, with another squall rolling in on horizon, un...
Paper
$2,950
H 20.5 in W 18.5 in
19th century English marine seascape, with fishing boats in the North Sea
Located in Woodbury, CT
William Thornley was a painter of coastal scenes whose work is very similar to Hubert and Charles Thornley, who may have been members of the same family. He painted scenes of genre, ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,351
H 10.75 in W 14.5 in
Antique English Oil Preparing the Ships Marine Scene Figures & Sailing Vessels
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Preparing the Ships Coastal Marine Scene with Figures and Sailing Vessels English, mid 19th century oil on board, framed in a gilt moulded frame Framed: 10.75 x 14.5 inches Board: ...
Oil
$1,164
H 34.65 in W 46.86 in D 3.15 in
20th Century Oil Painting English Battleships in Coastal Waters
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting oil painting after Old Master Motif: English battleships in coastal waters. Atmospherically densely painted seascape with numerous boat staffage. This painting captivat...
Canvas
$3,667
H 23 in W 39 in
British Royal Navy Ships Off the English Coast, 18th Century Charles Brooking
Located in Liphook, GB
British Royal Navy Ships Off the English Coast, 18th Century Circle of CHARLES BROOKING (1723-1759) Large 18th Century British Royal Navy scene of three ships sailing off the Engli...
Oil, Canvas
$1,086Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 16 in
Classic English Marine Oil Painting Tall Sailing Ships on Choppy Seas off Coast
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing Ships at Sea English School, late 20th century oil on board, unframed board : 12 x 16 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound condition
Oil
19th Century Seascape with Brig Under Full Sail
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Seascape with Brig Under Full Sail, British School, circa 1870, an oil on canvas seascape with a square-rigged Brig under sail on the high seas, with several fishing lug...
Canvas
19th Century Seascape with Fishing Boats on Beach
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Seascape with Fishing Boats on Beach, British School, circa 1870, an oil on canvas seascape with two luggers high on beach at low tide with crew visible on deck, and man...
Canvas
19th Century English Marine Oil Painting
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A nicely executed mid C19th British School oil on canvas, depicting a clipper vessel named ‘Jennie’, with other vessels and cliffs of Dover in the background, and realistic seas. Set...
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
$750
H 12 in W 18.1 in D 0.5 in
19th Century British Romantic Marine Oil Painting Sailing Ship Arrival Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
This captivating oil painting on canvas, executed in 1882 by an unidentified but presumably British master, represents a magnificent example of a marine landscape from the era of Eur...
Canvas, Wood, Oil
$1,833
H 20 in W 40 in
Huge British Marine Oil Painting Shipping off Busy Trading City Port Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Off the Coastline by G. Selby (British, second half 20th century) signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 40 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: very good c...
Oil
$4,067
H 15.36 in W 18.51 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Seascape, Shipping Off The Dutch Coast, Charles Martin Powell
By Charles Martin Powell
Located in York, GB
A fine painting by Charles martin Powell , The scene depicting shipping off the Dutch coast This is an oil on panel, the size of the image being 24 x 32 cm whilst overall the size is...
Oil
A large and impressive 19th Century Seascape.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An oil on canvas depicting European ships in a turbulent storm, signed bottom right. - Framed dimensions: 54 in x 37 in
Paint, Canvas
$4,784Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.5 in W 33 in D 1.5 in
Venetian Lagoon, Ships, Impressionist Maritime, 19th century
By Paul Charles Emmanuel Gallard-Lepinay
Located in Hillsborough, NC
French 19th century oil on canvas painting by Paul Charles Emmanuel Gallard-Lepinay (1842-1885), is of ships on the Venetian coast. Gallard-Lepinay is renowned for his maritime work...
Canvas, Oil
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