The birthplace of a legend and the Mecca of many art lovers: London, in 1740. It was precisely here that the extraordinary journey of the English landscape and marine painter William Marlow began. His talent was recognized and encouraged at an early age. He learned from masters such as the marine painter Samuel Scott and attended the prestigious St. Martin's Lane Academy, which taught him the art techniques and aesthetics of the age. Marlow's dedication and diligence bore fruit: as early as 1762, he began contributing to the Incorporated Society of Artists and quickly rose to become a notable artist in the society. But William Marlow wanted more. He aspired to see the world, experience it, and capture its beauty on canvas. In 1765, on the advice of the Duchess of Northumberland, this desire led him to the picturesque landscapes of France and Italy. His observations, experiences, and acquired knowledge from these travels were evident in his subsequent works. Marlow's passion for art and his pursuit of perfection made him an integral part of the Society of Artists and later a distinguished exhibitor at the Royal Academy.
It is this special sense of familiarity that is expressed in every William Marlow art print. His fascinating landscapes, stunning seascapes and detailed sketches capture the spirit of the places he visited. His style, marked by Richard Wilsons and Canalettos influence, is characterized by graceful, if not overly powerful, drawing. His watercolor techniques, which were mostly limited to toning, and his staining, which was rather weak, contrasted with the vivid, delicate color rendering of his Thames views. Marlow's skills were not limited to watercolors and oil paintings. He also used the technique of etching to reproduce some of his Italian sketches and Thames views. His depictions of Westminster and Blackfriars bridges in London attest to his mastery of this technique. But his best-known work, Capriccio: St. Paul's and a Venetian Canal, goes even further. It is an architectural fantasy in which he skillfully relocates Wren's cathedral to the Italian city. A work of such creativity and visionary thinking can be found in the Tate Gallery collection.
When William Marlow died in 1813, he left a legacy that is preserved through his contribution to the arts and through the appreciation of his works in modern times. Although he did not always receive the recognition he deserved, he remains alive in the hearts of art lovers. His works, reproduced in superb fine art prints, can be admired at the Government Art Collection and the Tate Gallery in London, as well as in regional galleries throughout the United Kingdom. Each of these art prints is a window into the past, a glimpse into the life and artistic vision of William Marlow. It is an invitation to see the world through his eyes, to experience the world in its raw, unadulterated beauty. It is a testament to Marlow's undying influence on art. Each art print is a masterpiece that contributes to the artist's eternal legacy.
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.jpg "Kew, A View of the Lake and Island Seen from the Lawn, with the Bridge, the Temples of Arethusa and Victory and the Great Pagoda in the Royal Gardens at Kew by William Marlow")
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.jpg "View of the Chateau de Pierre-Encise on the Rhone, Lyon by William Marlow")
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.jpg "London Bridge in the Great Frost of 1776, 1776 by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-905838).jpg "A Prospect of Kielder Castle, North Tyne, Northumberland by William Marlow")
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.jpg "View of the Lake and the Island from the Lawn at Kew, 1763 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Fresh Wharf, near London Bridge, c1762 by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1466803).jpg "Matlock, Derbyshire, c.1780 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Fresh Wharf, London Bridge by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Bank of England and Royal Exchange, 1790 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Richmond from the Surrey Bank, c.1800 by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-899652).jpg "Whitehall, Looking Northeast by William Marlow")
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.jpg "A Study of the Thames with the Final Stages of the Adelphi, 1772 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "The Temple Of Venus, Bay Of Baiae by William Marlow")
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_c1776_(oil_on_canvas)_-_(MeisterDrucke-905040).jpg "View on the River Thames at Richmond by William Marlow")
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.jpg "A Wooded Italianate River Landscape with Peasants in a Barge and a Bridge Beyond, c.1770 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "The Thames at Richmond, Surrey by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1630027).jpg "Ouse Bridge, York, c.1764 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Pont du Gard, Nimes by William Marlow")
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.jpg "North end of London Bridge and St Magnus the Martyr by William Marlow")
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.jpg "A View of Chateau of Pierre Encise on the Rhone, Lyon by William Marlow")
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.jpg "View of the Wilderness at Kew, 1763 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Orleans House, Twickenham, Middlesex, c.1800 by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1218746).jpg "The Tiber with Saint Peter")
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.jpg "Italianate Landscape with a House near Classical Ruins by William Marlow")
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.jpg "London Bridge from Pepper Alley Stairs, 1788 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "The London Riverfront between Westminster and the Adelphi by William Marlow")
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.jpg "A Chaisse Passing Through the Alps by William Marlow")
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.jpg "The Thames at Richmond, Surrey by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1102479).jpg "Borgo di Chiaia, Naples by William Marlow")
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.jpg "St Paul")
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.jpg "Gloucester from the North West, c.1820 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "St. Paul")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-905081).jpg "View of Villeneuve-les-Avignon by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1172255).jpg "A View of Worcester Cathedral from the River by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Worcester from the Severn, c.1760 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Figure seated on the Banks of the Arno by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-932245).jpg "The Villa of Maecenas Tivoli, c.1770 by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1098007).jpg "View of the Thames at Southwark Looking Towards the City by William Marlow")
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.jpg "St. Paul")
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.jpg "View on the River Thames at Richmond by William Marlow")
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.jpg "View of Fish Street Hill, Monument and St. Magnus the Martyr from Gracechurch Street, London, 1795 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Oxcart in the Grotto at Posillipo by William Marlow")
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.jpg "The Turkish Porter by William Marlow")
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.jpg "The City and St. Paul")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1122838).jpg "Ville Neuve - Vis a Vis Avignon by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Castle on the Rhône River, France by William Marlow")
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.jpg "The Coast Near Naples by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Whitehall by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Tivoli by William Marlow")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-281681).jpg "Tivoli by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1090254).jpg "A view of Chatsworth by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Rochester by William Marlow")
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.jpg "The Ruins of the Pantheon in Oxford Street after the Disastrous Fire of 14 January 1792 by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Ludlow Castle by William Marlow")
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.jpg "View of Leghorn by William Marlow")
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.jpg "The Thames At Richmond by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Harbor before Fortified Town by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Whitehall by William Marlow")
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.jpg "View on the River Thames at Richmond by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Civita Castellana by William Marlow")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-80169).jpg "A Street in Florence with the Duomo and Campanile in the Background by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Westminster by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Nîmes from the Tour Magne by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Oxcart in the Grotto at Posillipo by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Man Seated on a Parapet Waving his Left Arm by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Unknown Image by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-902589).jpg "A View of Florence by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Castle Overlooking a River by William Marlow")
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.jpg "A View of Montevideo by William Marlow")
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.jpg "A Street in Florence with the Duomo and Campanile in the Background by William Marlow")
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.jpg "The Amphitheater at Nimes by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Houses by the Riverside by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Man Carrying Bundle on his Back by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Full Length Man with Tricorn Hat under Left Arm by William Marlow")
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.jpg "Rock Bridge at the Scuola di Virgilio by William Marlow")
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.jpg "House on a Common by William Marlow")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1465802).jpg "View in Lyons by William Marlow")
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