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The Ship Galen, Capt. Seth Pinkham 1820, Gilbert Coffin and Sons
Auction: 05/28/2026 - 5/29/2026
Lot: 6674
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Robert Newell AUCTION RECORDS
1924 Norwell, Massachusetts - 2010. Known for: Marine painting.
Robert R. Newell, born in 1924 in Norwell, Massachusetts, was an American artist known for his paintings of ships and maritime scenes, particularly focusing on whaling ships and encounters with... Read full biography
Robert R. Newell, born in 1924 in Norwell, Massachusetts, was an American artist known for his paintings of ships and maritime scenes, particularly focusing on whaling ships and encounters with whales. He studied art at the Boston Museum School and the Rhode Island School of Design, served in the... Read full biography
Robert R. Newell, born in 1924 in Norwell, Massachusetts, was an American artist known for his paintings of ships and maritime scenes, particularly focusing on whaling ships and encounters with whales. He studied art at the Boston Museum School and the Rhode Island School of Design, served in the United States Navy during World War II, and later worked as an illustrator and graphic designer before dedicating himself to painting full-time. Newell's artworks are characterized by meticulous... Read full biography
Robert R. Newell, born in 1924 in Norwell, Massachusetts, was an American artist known for his paintings of ships and maritime scenes, particularly focusing on whaling ships and encounters with whales. He studied art at the Boston Museum School and the Rhode Island School of Design, served in the United States Navy during World War II, and later worked as an illustrator and graphic designer before dedicating himself to painting full-time. Newell's artworks are characterized by meticulous attention to detail, capturing the movement and energy of the sea, and showcasing the drama and adventure of the whaling industry. His paintings often depicted the perilous nature of whaling hunts and the power and majesty of whales in relation to the... Read full biography
Robert R. Newell, born in 1924 in Norwell, Massachusetts, was an American artist known for his paintings of ships and maritime scenes, particularly focusing on whaling ships and encounters with whales. He studied art at the Boston Museum School and the Rhode Island School of Design, served in the United States Navy during World War II, and later worked as an illustrator and graphic designer before dedicating himself to painting full-time. Newell's artworks are characterized by meticulous attention to detail, capturing the movement and energy of the sea, and showcasing the drama and adventure of the whaling industry. His paintings often depicted the perilous nature of whaling hunts and the power and majesty of whales in relation to the ships. Newell's legacy as a painter of maritime scenes continues to be admired for his technical skill and ability to capture the beauty and drama of life... Read full biography
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Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeTwo watercolor ship portraits: one of the whaleship Elizabeth and one of the schooner Alice Wentworth
Robert Newell Auction: 05/21/2025 - 5/22/2025Lot: 4737Subscribe or get free alerts
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