1812-1814 - served aboard the Perserverence as an 'ordinary seaman'. 1817 - first exhibited at the Royal Academy. marine painter to George IV ; 1830 - appointed marine painter to William IV.
1812-1814 - served aboard the Perserverence as an 'ordinary seaman'. 1817 - first exhibited at the Royal Academy. marine painter to George IV ; 1830 - appointed marine painter to William IV.