1766–1844 · England
Samuel Drummond, a British painter, captured the likenesses of notable figures like Walter Scott and documented maritime history with grand oil paintings.
Samuel Drummond (25 December 1766 – 6 August 1844) was a British painter, especially prolific in portrait and marine genre painting. His works are on display in the National Portrait Gallery, the National Maritime Museum and the Walker Art Gallery. == Life == Drummond was born and died in London, and was the son of Jane Bicknell and James Drummond, a baker. At about thirteen Drummond was apprenticed to the sea service, working on the Baltic trade routes for six or seven year…
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