Francis Holman

Francis Holman
Francis Holman Painting of Commodore James in HCS Protector, with HCS Revenge and the HCS grab Bombay in the bay off the Suvarnadug fort at Gheriah, India, April 1755
Born1729
Parish of St Laurence-in-Thanet, Ramsgate, England
Died29 November 1784 (aged c. 55)
NationalityBritish
Known forMarine art
Notable workViews of London shipyards and river traffic, and naval actions, for example:

Francis Holman (1729–1784) was a British maritime painter, little recognised during his own lifetime, but whose paintings are now sought after. He is also notable as the teacher of Thomas Luny.