London marine painter, probably father of W. C. Knell. Most of his subjects are views on the English coast, he also painted the French, Belgian & Duth coasts. In 1847 his “Destruction of Toulon” won 2nd prize in Westminster Hall Competition. He also painted “The Landing of the Prince Regent at Dover “ & “The Review of the Fleet at Spithead” for Queen Victoria. Examples in NG Edinburgh, Derby & York Art Galleries.
William Adolphus Knell (ex.1848-79)
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William Adolphus Knell (ex.1848-79)
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Medium: WatercolourProvenance: Signed, inscribed versoImage Dimensions: 14½" x 9" (36.8cm x 22.9cm) -
William Adolphus Knell (ex.1848-79)
Fishing Boats in Rough Weather
Medium: WatercolourProvenance: Signed VersoImage Dimensions: 9¼" x 5½" (23.5cm x 14cm) -
William Adolphus Knell (ex.1848-79)
Shipping & Row Boats off the Coast
Medium: WatercolourProvenance: Signed on reverseImage Dimensions: 10¼" x 7½" (26cm x 19.1cm) -
William Adolphus Knell (ex.1848-79)
Shipping & Row Boats off the Coast
Medium: WatercolourProvenance: Signed VersoImage Dimensions: 10¼" x 7½" (26cm x 19.1cm)
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