Isle of Hoy, 1898
by William Trost Richards (1833–1905)Oil on canvas
34¼ x 59⅛ inches
Signed and dated lower left: Wm. T. Richards. 98.
34¼ x 59⅛ inches
Signed and dated lower left: Wm. T. Richards. 98.
Artist Biography
American Marine Painter
By Nina Sangimino
Best known for his luminous seascapes, Richards began his career painting landscapes influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite tradition.
I. Biography
II. Chronology
III. Collections
IV. Exhibitions
V. Memberships
VI. Notes
VII. Suggested Resources
I. Biography
William Trost Richards was one of the most accomplished American artists of the nineteenth century and enjoyed a long and successful career in