John Wilson Carmichael
1800–1868 · British · 24 artworks
RomanticismDetailed ship renderingAtmospheric perspectiveDramatic lightingWave depictionIndustrial landscape integration
artist bio
John Wilson Carmichael was a prominent English marine painter known for his dramatic and detailed depictions of ships and seascapes. His work captured the spirit of maritime exploration and industrial progress during the Romantic era, contributing significantly to the genre of British marine art.
what you'll learn
Studying Carmichael's work will teach students about the Romantic era's fascination with nature and industry, as well as techniques for rendering light, atmosphere, and the dynamic movement of water and ships.
related: Ivan Aivazovsky
24 artworks
The Pursuit
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The Houses of Parliament in Course of Erection
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Shields from the harbour mouth
1845
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Cullercoats from the South by John Wilson Carmichael
1845
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Prior's Haven, Tynemouth
1845
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Cullercoats looking towards Tynemouth - Ebb tide
1845
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Shipping off Seaham by John Wilson Carmichael
1843
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HMS Erebus and Terror in the Antarctic
1847
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The building of the SS 'Great Eastern'
1857
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Saltash Creek- Near Plymouth
1849
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Cullercoats looking towards Tynemouth - Flood tide
1845
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Prior's Haven, Tynemouth - Sunrise
1845
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The Shipyard at Hessle Cliff
1820
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Shipping off Scarborough
1845
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The Irwin Lighthouse, Storm Raging
1851
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St. Mary's Island from Whitley Rocks
1845
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The 78-Ton Brigantine 'The Advocate' off St. Helier, Jersey
1849
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Fishing boats off Scotland by John Wilson Carmichael
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View of London with St. Paul's
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John Wilson Carmichael - Corby Viaduct, the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway
1836
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Victoria Bridge over the River Wear
1838
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Roundhay Park
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The Brayford Pool and Lincoln Cathedral
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Erebus' and the 'Terror' in New Zealand, August 1841
1847
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