E Keble Chatterton Collection

Seventeenth Century Fireship, c1660. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Sixteenth-Century Lifebelt, 1555. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Engagement Between Two Merchant Ships Off The Coast of Iceland, 1555. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Clipper Ship, Sussex, c1853. Artist: Thomas Goldsworth Dutton
Clipper Ship, Sussex, c1853. Built in 1852. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Battle of Copenhagen 1801. British Fleet Approaching, 1801. Artists: Robert Pollard, JG Wells
Battle of Copenhagen, 1801. British Fleet Approaching, 1801. Admiral Lord Nelson won a victory over the Danish-Norrwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 after disregarding the order of his

Cutter Entering Dover Harbour, 1819. Artist: Robert Havell
Cutter Entering Dover Harbour, 1819. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

American Topsail Schooner, 1825. Artist: John Rogers
American Topsail Schooner, 1825. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Armed Lugger Close Hauled With All Sail Set, 1825. Artist: John Rogers
Armed Lugger Close Hauled With All Sail Set, 1927. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Leith Smack Running Up Swim, October, 1838. Artist: John Christian Schetky
Leith Smack Running Up Swim, October, 1838. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

The Thames at Limehouse, c1780. Artist: Johann Ziegler
The Thames at Limehouse, c1780. After Dominic Serres (1722?1793). From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

South Sea Whale Fishery, 1836. Artist: Edward Duncan
South Sea Whale Fishery, 1836. After Ambroise Louis Garneray (1783-1857). From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

H. M. S. Indefatigable Engaging The French Droits-De-L Homme, 1797, 1829. Artist: Edward Duncan
H.M.S. Indefatigable Engaging The French Droits-De-L Homme, 1797, 1829. After William John Huggins (1781-1845). From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton

View of Dundee, 1824. After I Clark. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Whaling Ships at Kingston On Hull, c1780. Artist: BF Liezel
Whaling Ships at Kingston On Hull, c1780. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

The City of Treviso with a Carrack, 1493. The Nuremberg Chronicle is an illustrated biblical paraphrase and world history that follows the story of human history related in the Bible; it includes

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"E Keble Chatterton: A Glimpse into Maritime History" Step back in time with E Keble Chatterton, a renowned artist whose captivating works bring to life the fascinating world of seafaring adventures. From the fiery battleships of the seventeenth century to the bustling harbors of the nineteenth century, his paintings offer a window into maritime history. In his masterpiece "Seventeenth Century Fireship, " c1660, Chatterton captures the intensity and danger of naval warfare during this era. The flames engulfing the ship evoke a sense of chaos and bravery that defined these epic battles. Traveling further back in time, we encounter Chatterton's depiction of a "Sixteenth-Century Lifebelt" from 1555. This innovative invention showcases humanity's relentless pursuit for safety at sea, highlighting our ancestors' resourcefulness amidst treacherous waters. Another remarkable piece is "Engagement Between Two Merchant Ships Off The Coast of Iceland" from 1555. Here, Chatterton immortalizes an intense clash between rival vessels as they vie for supremacy on icy seas. His attention to detail transports us right into this thrilling moment in maritime history. Transitioning to more modern times, we witness Thomas Goldsworth Dutton's vibrant portrayal of a "Clipper Ship Sussex" from c1853. With its majestic sails billowing against an azure sky, this artwork encapsulates both elegance and speed - characteristics synonymous with clipper ships during their heyday. Moving forward to pivotal moments in naval warfare, we find ourselves amidst Robert Pollard and JG Wells' collaboration capturing the dramatic "Battle of Copenhagen 1801. " As British warships approach their French adversaries with determination etched on their faces, one can almost hear cannons booming and feel tension mounting on choppy waters. Shifting gears towards calmer scenes within bustling ports comes Robert Havell's enchanting painting titled "Cutter Entering Dover Harbour" from 1819.