William Gordon Muller

b. 1937

American (New York, New York)

Muller grew up on the Hudson River, and actually served as Quartermaster on the last of the coal-fired steamers- the Alexander Hamilton- in the 1950’s, where he studied and painted this ship, and other historic landmarks with a passion and accuracy that has not been equaled. Recognized by marine historians and curators as a master in his field, marine artist Bill Muller, in the time-honored tradition of sea painters, has lived what he paints. His canvases are imbued with a sensitivity, accuracy and vitality that comes only from first hand experience and a love for and deep understanding of his subject matter. Bill Muller is a living link to the days when majestic paddle steamers plied the Hudson River.