Edward 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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Edward Keble Chatterton was a prolific artist who captured the essence of maritime history through his stunning paintings. One of his notable works is the "Seventeenth Century Fireship, c1660, " which depicts a fiery naval battle scene with a brave fireship sailing towards its target, engulfed in flames. In another masterpiece titled "Sixteenth-Century Lifebelt, 1555, " Chatterton showcases an innovative life-saving device used during that era. This painting transports us back to a time when sailors relied on such ingenious inventions to ensure their safety at sea. Chatterton's talent for capturing intense moments is evident in his artwork "Engagement Between Two Merchant Ships Off The Coast of Iceland, 1555. " Here, he portrays the chaos and excitement of a fierce battle between two merchant vessels amidst the icy waters off Iceland's coast. Moving forward in time, we encounter Chatterton's portrayal of the majestic "Clipper Ship Sussex" from around 1853. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this painting brings to life the grandeur and speed of these iconic ships that dominated trade routes during the mid-19th century. The Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 comes alive through Chatterton's brushstrokes in his piece titled "British Fleet Approaching. " This dramatic depiction captures the tension and anticipation as British warships advance towards their enemy with determination and strategic prowess. Chatterton also pays homage to everyday maritime scenes like "Cutter Entering Dover Harbour" in 1819. Through this tranquil painting, he showcases not only his versatility but also highlights how vital harbors were as gateways connecting nations across seas. Another captivating work by Chatterton is his representation of an American Topsail Schooner from 1825. The attention to detail shines through as he masterfully captures every sail set against a backdrop that exudes both grace and power.