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William Lionel Wyllie

1851–1931

The Battle of the Nile 1899
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Biography

William Lionel Wyllie (5 July 1851 – 6 April 1931), also known as W. L. Wyllie, was a prolific English painter of maritime themes in both oils and watercolours. He has been described as "the most distinguished marine artist of his day." His work is in the Tate, the Royal Academy, the Imperial War Museum, the National Maritime Museum, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and many other institutions around the world.

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  • Toil, Glitter, Grime and Wealth on a Flowing Tide

    William Lionel Wyllie
    1883
  • The Battle of the Nile

    William Lionel Wyllie
    1899

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