William Adolphus Knell

William Adolphus Knell (1801–1875) was a painter, illustrator and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Knell.

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Overview

Born at London in 1801, died at London in 1875.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are marine art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, Bristol and Netherlands.

Work by William Adolphus Knell is recorded in the collections of Museum of Gloucester, Parliamentary Art Collection, National Maritime Museum, National War Museum and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “William Adolphus Knell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7940855: William Adolphus Knell

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Plates

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A Brixham trawler by William Adolphus Knell , now in the Royal Museums Greenwich . See Brixham trawler .

A Brixham trawler by William Adolphus Knell , now in the Royal Museums Greenwich . See Brixham trawler .

William Adolphus Knell · http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/12718.html · Public domain

The picture record
Bianca Print

Bianca Print

Ackermann (publisher) (publisher); John Harris (engraver); Knell, William Adolphus (artist) · http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/110695 · Public domain

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