View of the Mersey

Robert W. Salmon (1775-1845), known as the 'Father of American Luminism,' was born Robert Salomon in Whitehaven, UK. Influenced by Dutch marine painters and Claude Lorrain, he honed his skills early on with works like ‘Two Armed Merchantmen Leaving Whitehaven Harbor.’ Settling in Liverpool, Salmon produced numerous stunning maritime paintings, notably ‘The ‘Estridge’ off Dover,’ now residing in th