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William Calcott Knell (1830-1880) was a British painter of maritime subjects. He was the son of William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875), who also worked as a marine painter. Read the full biography

William Calcott Knell (1830-1880) was a British painter of maritime subjects. He was the son of William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875), who also worked as a marine painter. His father's influence is evident in the composition and execution of his motifs. However, Knell was also inspired by other contemporaries. He mainly painted coastal scenes with boats. With great skill, Knell managed to capture the changing environments of the day and render his impressions of nature. Between 1848 and 1865 Knell showed his works at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists and the British Institution.