The Master of the Yorkshire Coast: The Life and Legacy of Richard Weatherill In the salt-sprayed annals of British maritime art, few names evoke the rugged charm and atmospheric depth of North Yorkshire quite like Richard Weatherill. Born in 1844 in the coastal town of Scarborough, Weatherill was destined to become a pivotal figure in the watercolor and oil traditions of his region. While his early life held the potential for a life a…