William Bishop

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There have been many influences for Bill’s work from his early childhood to the present day. He grew up in Portsmouth on the south coast of England and his early years were spent rowing and sailing a clinker dinghy and cruising in his Father's various wooden sailing boats. In those days, he sketched the ships he saw around him, especially to while-away the time when passage making - later turning some of these sketches into detailed models. It was whilst looking for models in Maritime Museums that he first got interested in marine paintings.

Constitution vs Guerierre 19th August 1812

Oil, 12x8, with frame 15x11, signed lower right
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America's Cup 1937 J-Boats Ranger vs Endeavor

Oil, 24x36, with frame 34x50, signed lower right
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Rainbow, Lionheart,Velsheda, and Ranger J Class Regatta 2012

Oil, 26x42, framed 33x50, signed lower right
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