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Thomas Birch

An English-born American painter, Birch was a portraitist until turning to marine subjects; he is regarded as the first major American ship painter.

Dates
1779–1851
Born In
Europe > Western Europe > England
Active In
North America > United States
Period Culture Style
Early U.S. Republic
Known For
Painting
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