Thomas Birch (1779 - 1851) England
Watercolor on Paper
Measure 9 3/4"in H x 14 3/4"in W and 13"in H x 17 3/4"in W with frame

Known for: Marine, ship portrait, and landscape painting
Biography: One of the first and perhaps the first American marine artist, Thomas Birch forms a bridge from the 'Old World masters' to the post-colonial pride of the new world. Built upon the foundations of his father's influence and admiration for the works of French artist Claude-Joseph Vernet, he produced many highly regarded marine paintings of the early 19th century. Born in London, he emigrated with his family to the United States in 1794. As a teenager Birch studied and assisted at the foot of his father, William Russell Birch, a noted enamel miniaturist and engraver. Together they sketched and engraved images for an important volume detailing the growth of their new home of Philadelphia. Thomas also painted many now famous images of the naval engagements of the War of 1812. Painting marines and landscape chiefly in oil, he is credited with inspiring other American artists including Thomas Cole, who studied in Philadelphia as a young man.

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