James Buttersworth

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Schooner Estelle by James Buttersworth
Schooner Estelle by James Buttersworth

James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894) was a 19th century maritime painter. He was born in England, the son of maritime painter Thomas Buttersworth. In 1847, he moved to the United States, setting up a studio in Brooklyn.

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  • "Ship, Sea and Sky: The Marine Art of James Edward Buttersworth." American Heritage, July-August 1994 v45 n4 p104(1)