Known for marine paintings from subjects he observed in the waters off New York, James Buttersworth lived long enough to depict the early steamship era. His career spanning sixty years was dedicated... Read full biography
Known for marine paintings from subjects he observed in the waters off New York, James Buttersworth lived long enough to depict the early steamship era. His career spanning sixty years was dedicated to portraits of all types of ships at sea such as racing clipper ships, steamers, and yachts. Nearly... Read full biography
Known for marine paintings from subjects he observed in the waters off New York, James Buttersworth lived long enough to depict the early steamship era. His career spanning sixty years was dedicated to portraits of all types of ships at sea such as racing clipper ships, steamers, and yachts. Nearly 600 of his paintings have been found, and his contribution in preserving this colorful chapter in American history is profound. His special skill was portraying the majesty, grace, and movement of... Read full biography
Known for marine paintings from subjects he observed in the waters off New York, James Buttersworth lived long enough to depict the early steamship era. His career spanning sixty years was dedicated to portraits of all types of ships at sea such as racing clipper ships, steamers, and yachts. Nearly 600 of his paintings have been found, and his contribution in preserving this colorful chapter in American history is profound. His special skill was portraying the majesty, grace, and movement of sailing vessels, and viewers have a strong sense of being pulled along because of the curves and flow he conveyed in his wind-filled sails. He applied paint thinly, primarily in oil, and used a variety of grounds including canvas, milkboard, wood... Read full biography
Known for marine paintings from subjects he observed in the waters off New York, James Buttersworth lived long enough to depict the early steamship era. His career spanning sixty years was dedicated to portraits of all types of ships at sea such as racing clipper ships, steamers, and yachts. Nearly 600 of his paintings have been found, and his contribution in preserving this colorful chapter in American history is profound. His special skill was portraying the majesty, grace, and movement of sailing vessels, and viewers have a strong sense of being pulled along because of the curves and flow he conveyed in his wind-filled sails. He applied paint thinly, primarily in oil, and used a variety of grounds including canvas, milkboard, wood panels, and metal. A meticulous draftsman, Buttersworth had an eye for exact detail, and painted clipper ships... Read full biography
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Newport Beach, CA
Fine Art Dealer with Maritime/Marine Themed Specialty. 43 Years in business, Member of FADA. We are very interested in seeing all works by James E. Buttersworth.
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Bedford Corners, NY
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(914) 659-7795
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Bonita Springs, FL
Cash paid for paintings by James E Buttersworth
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(239)261-0000
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Newport, RI
We are actively purchasing works by Buttersworth. Please send digital image and details including condition and asking price.
