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1747 Deptford, England - 1809 Dover, England. Known for: Maritime-naval battles, landscape and figure painting.
Robert Cleveley was an English maritime painter. His father and twin brother (John Cleveley the Elder, c.1712–1777, and John Cleveley the Younger, 1747–1786) were also artists, with John the Younger... Read full biography
Robert Cleveley was an English maritime painter. His father and twin brother (John Cleveley the Elder, c.1712–1777, and John Cleveley the Younger, 1747–1786) were also artists, with John the Younger (and possibly Robert too, to judge from his style) gaining some training in watercolours from Paul... Read full biography
Robert Cleveley was an English maritime painter. His father and twin brother (John Cleveley the Elder, c.1712–1777, and John Cleveley the Younger, 1747–1786) were also artists, with John the Younger (and possibly Robert too, to judge from his style) gaining some training in watercolours from Paul Sandby, previously a teacher at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. John the Elder had tried and failed to make a living in working in a dockyard, and so did Robert, as a caulker. However, mocked by... Read full biography
Robert Cleveley was an English maritime painter. His father and twin brother (John Cleveley the Elder, c.1712–1777, and John Cleveley the Younger, 1747–1786) were also artists, with John the Younger (and possibly Robert too, to judge from his style) gaining some training in watercolours from Paul Sandby, previously a teacher at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. John the Elder had tried and failed to make a living in working in a dockyard, and so did Robert, as a caulker. However, mocked by other dockyard workers for wearing gloves whilst working, John did not enjoy his time there, giving it up and in 1770 volunteering for the navy as a clerk. His first service as a clerk was briefly under Captain William Locker (who acted as patron to... Read full biography
Robert Cleveley was an English maritime painter. His father and twin brother (John Cleveley the Elder, c.1712–1777, and John Cleveley the Younger, 1747–1786) were also artists, with John the Younger (and possibly Robert too, to judge from his style) gaining some training in watercolours from Paul Sandby, previously a teacher at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. John the Elder had tried and failed to make a living in working in a dockyard, and so did Robert, as a caulker. However, mocked by other dockyard workers for wearing gloves whilst working, John did not enjoy his time there, giving it up and in 1770 volunteering for the navy as a clerk. His first service as a clerk was briefly under Captain William Locker (who acted as patron to artists probably known to John the Elder), then soon afterwards under Captain George Vandeput on his voyage in the Asia to the West Indie... Read full biography
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Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeDUTCH SMALSCHIPS AND HOOKERS IN A CALM ON THE SCHELDT; AND DUTCH SMALSCHIPS RETURNING TO THEIR ANCHORAGE ON THE SCHELDT (BOTH ILLUSTRATED) (a pair)
Robert Cleveley Auction: 06/12/2013Lot: 16Subscribe or get free alerts
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Art images copyright© of artist or assignee"Admiral Rodney's Fleet Deploying on the West Indies in 1782"
Robert Cleveley Auction: 12/15/2019Lot: 198Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeThe Battle of the Saintes - Sir George Rodney defeating the French, Dominica(2)
Robert Cleveley Auction: 10/05/2016Lot: 77Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeH.M.S. Romney capturing the French 44-gun Sybille and three merchantmen in the roads off Mykonos, Greece, 17th June 1794
Robert Cleveley Auction: 11/20/2013Lot: 9Subscribe or get free alerts
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