Samuel Owen (artist) facts for kids
Samuel Owen (born around 1769, died 8 December 1857) was a talented English artist. He was known for his amazing paintings of the sea and ships. He also created drawings for books.
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Life as a Marine Artist
Samuel Owen was born about 1769. We don't know much about his early life. He first showed his artwork in 1791. This was a painting called "A Sea View" at the famous Royal Academy in London.
Early Exhibitions and War Scenes
After a big naval battle in 1797, the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, Owen painted "A View of the British and Spanish Fleets." In 1799, he showed three drawings of another important battle. This was the Battle of Camperdown from 1797. These drawings showed the ship HMS Director fighting against a Dutch ship called Vryheid.
Joining Art Groups
Samuel Owen continued to show his art at the Royal Academy until 1807. In 1808, he joined a group called the "Associated Artists in Water-Colours." He sent many drawings of ships and sea scenes to their first show. He exhibited more works with them in 1809 and 1810. After that, he left the group.
Famous Works and Legacy
Owen's artworks were known for being very detailed. He paid close attention to how ships looked. His paintings also had fresh, clear colors. One of his most famous projects was a series of 84 drawings. These drawings were used in a book called "The Thames," published in 1811. He also made eleven other drawings for a book called "Picturesque Tour of the River Thames" in 1838.
Samuel Owen passed away in Sunbury, Surrey, on 8 December 1857. He was 88 years old. He had stopped painting long before he died.
