02 Classic Works of Art, Marine Paintings - With Footnotes, #122

John H. 'Jock' Wilson, (1774–1855) (attributed to)

Seascape with Boats and Figures

Oil on canvas

46 x 61.2 cm

Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle Upon Tyne

John H. "Jock" Wilson (1774 in Ayr – 1855 in Folkestone) was a Scottish landscape and marine painter, president of the Society of British Artists in 1827.


Wilson was apprenticed at age thirteen to a decorator named John Norrie in Edinburgh and then received instruction in landscape painting from Alexander Nasmyth. For about two years Wilson lived in Montrose, where he painted landscapes and taught drawing. In 1798 he moved to London, where he painted scenery for Astley's Amphitheatre and one or two other theatres. In 1807–1809 he exhibited at the Royal Academy. He won a premium of £100 from the British Institution for a depiction of the 'Battle of Trafalgar', which was subsequently purchased by Lord Northwick. Wilson was one of the founders of the Society of British Artists and its president for the year 1827. In 1827 he was also elected an honorary member of the Scottish Academy. More on John H. "Jock" Wilson

John H. 'Jock' Wilson, (1774–1855)

Coast Scene with Fishing Boats

Oil on wood

26.7 x 36.9 cm

Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds 

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