Charles Robert Patterson

1878-1958

British/American (New York, New York)

Born in England to a family of shipbuilders, Charles Robert Patterson became known for his oil and watercolor marine paintings, often ships sailing on turbulent seas depicted in highly accurate historical detail. Other subjects were modern warships and yachts at sea in atmospheric settings and realistic color. He ventured to sea at 13, rounding Cape Horn four times before settling in New York City in the 1920s to pursue his art career.

Patterson was an active member of prestigious art societies including the National Arts Club, American Watercolor Society, Allied Artists of America and the Salmagundi Club. In addition to painting, he did lithographic prints and photographs, and during the 1930s, he did two mural paintings for Memorial Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.