Richard Paton

was a British marine painter. Paton spent his artistic career in London, where he is said to have been born, although no record of his birthplace or parentage is known. He is said to have grown up in poverty, and he is described as "self-taught". Some critics have discerned an influence of Samuel Scott's works, and also of Charles Brooking. Any such influence is hardly evident. According to an account by Harry Parker, in "The Mariner's Mirror", March 1912, p 85, while Paton was begging "on Tower Hill, he attracted the attention of Admiral Sir Charles Knowles (died 1777), who happened to be passing that way, and who, taking a fancy to the boy, offered to take him to sea". He was assistant to the shipes painter on Knowles' ship, gaining knowledge in both painting and seamanship. In 1742, he started working at the Excise Office. His first exhibition was in 1758 on the premises of the London-based Society of Artists, where he continued to exhibit up to 1770. The Royal Academy hosted his works between 1762 and 1780. Paton's specialities were marine and naval paintings. He painted naval actions of wars ongoing at the time of painting such as the Seven Years War of 1756-1763 and later The American Revolutionary War, as well as earlier events such as the battles of the War of the Quadruple Alliance which took place when he was a baby. The paintings include many dramatic effects such as battles at night, the shooting of cannons and the effect of bombardments. There are, however, also less militant themes such as ships becalmed. His "sublime depiction of the sky" was considered especially noteworthy. Prints of his works, made among others by Pierre-Charles Canot, made them widely known.
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Richard Paton Bombardment of the Morro Castle, Havana, 1 July 1762 oil painting


Bombardment of the Morro Castle, Havana, 1 July 1762
Pintura Identificación::  91820
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Bombardment of the Morro Castle, Havana, 1 July 1762
mid 18th century Medium oil on canvas Dimensions 76.2 X 102.9 cm (30 X 40.5 in) cjr
mid_18th_century _ Medium_oil_on_canvas _ Dimensions_76.2_X_102.9_cm_(30_X_40.5_in) _ cjr
   
   
     

Richard Paton The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692 oil painting


The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692
Pintura Identificación::  93275
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The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692
18th century Medium oil on canvas Dimensions 129.5 x 203.2 cm (51 x 80 in) cjr
18th_century _ Medium_oil_on_canvas _ Dimensions_129.5_x_203.2_cm_(51_x_80_in) _ cjr
   
   
     

Richard Paton The Moonlight Battle off Cape St Vincent, 16 January 1780 oil painting


The Moonlight Battle off Cape St Vincent, 16 January 1780
Pintura Identificación::  93805
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The Moonlight Battle off Cape St Vincent, 16 January 1780
1780-82 Medium oil on canvas Dimensions 101.6 x 147.3 cm (40 x 58 in) cjr
1780-82 _ Medium_oil_on_canvas _ Dimensions_101.6_x_147.3_cm_(40_x_58_in) _ cjr
   
   
     

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     Richard Paton
     was a British marine painter. Paton spent his artistic career in London, where he is said to have been born, although no record of his birthplace or parentage is known. He is said to have grown up in poverty, and he is described as "self-taught". Some critics have discerned an influence of Samuel Scott's works, and also of Charles Brooking. Any such influence is hardly evident. According to an account by Harry Parker, in "The Mariner's Mirror", March 1912, p 85, while Paton was begging "on Tower Hill, he attracted the attention of Admiral Sir Charles Knowles (died 1777), who happened to be passing that way, and who, taking a fancy to the boy, offered to take him to sea". He was assistant to the shipes painter on Knowles' ship, gaining knowledge in both painting and seamanship. In 1742, he started working at the Excise Office. His first exhibition was in 1758 on the premises of the London-based Society of Artists, where he continued to exhibit up to 1770. The Royal Academy hosted his works between 1762 and 1780. Paton's specialities were marine and naval paintings. He painted naval actions of wars ongoing at the time of painting such as the Seven Years War of 1756-1763 and later The American Revolutionary War, as well as earlier events such as the battles of the War of the Quadruple Alliance which took place when he was a baby. The paintings include many dramatic effects such as battles at night, the shooting of cannons and the effect of bombardments. There are, however, also less militant themes such as ships becalmed. His "sublime depiction of the sky" was considered especially noteworthy. Prints of his works, made among others by Pierre-Charles Canot, made them widely known.

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