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Arthur Quartley
Arthur Quartley: A Life in Marine Painting Arthur Quartley (1839-1886) was an American painter celebrated for his evocative seascapes. His work captures the beauty and power of the marine environment, particularly along the coasts of Chesapeake Bay, Long Island, and New England. Early Life and Education Born in Paris, France, in 1839, Quartley spent his early childhood immersed in European culture before his family relocated to Balti
more, Maryland, when he was twelve years old. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of his father, Frederick William Quartley, an English engraver. His father instilled a rigorous work ethic, reportedly demanding two drawings per week from young Arthur. At age seventeen, Quartley apprenticed as a sign painter in Baltimore, gaining practical skills that would later inform his artistic endeavors. However, his passion lay with p…