James E. Buttersworth

James Buttersworth was born outside of London to a family with a long history of British marine painting, including his grandfather, Thomas Buttersworth (1768-1828?), and his father, Thomas Buttersworth (1797?-1842). Well-grounded and trained in the traditions of his predecessors, James Buttersworth is best known for his depictions of the great frigates, clipper ships and racing sailboats of his day, rendered in full sail, under dramatic skies.