The first documented records of the painter William Heysham Overend were recorded in a census in 1861. The parents of the then 10-year-old William gave Darlington as his place of birth. Various sources state that the later painter was born in Coatham, a place that has been chosen several times as a town name in the United Kingdom. Still other art historians assume that the artist was born in America. In the biography of many painters this is of little importance, but in the case of William Heysham Overend the place of his first years acquires a high relevance. Overend became a famous marine painter. His depictions of ships and battles demonstrate an exceptional level of expertise. The painter possessed knowledge that was unusually precise for an artist born deep in the interior. Critical art experts have doubted that an artist could have acquired this knowledge from literature, and so various theories surround the painter's early years.
After deciding on a career in art, William Heysham Overend pursued a classical education. He furthered his knowledge in the studio of Davis Cooper. Davis' father was Abraham Cooper, a British artist famous for his depictions of battles. The first years as a trained artist were difficult for William. He barely made a living, living as a lodger with an unemployed ship's engineer. Illustrations provided a steady income. He illustrated the Arctic expedition of Sir George Nares and enriched adventure stories for boys with his book illustrations. As his artistic career grew, Overend devoted himself to depicting seascapes. Until the 19th century, the sea was not appreciated as a stand-alone motif. A depiction of the sea was always accompanied by an illustration of a ship or a sea battle. Overend expanded his repertoire and began working maritime subjects in oil.
Overend was a detailed and historically observant artist. He began collecting reference material for authentic representation. He acquired naval uniforms and hats, owned a detailed model frigate, and a collection of swords and daggers that had been in the hands of naval officers. Overend also found models in paintings and depictions of uniforms. In each work of the hides not only artistic talent. The first brushstroke was preceded by time-consuming and intensive research, which, together with specialist knowledge, produced impressive seascapes. Overend's works not only won acclaim from his artistic peers, but also attracted the attention of naval historians. An August Morning with Farragut ranks among the artist's greatest paintings. To depict a naval battle during the American Civil War era, William traveled to America and viewed the original sites. He sketched the ship and made mock-ups of the officers and crew from photographs. The completion of the lucrative painting probably took place in the artist's London studio.
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.jpg "Farewell to Africa, Stanley and his Officers leaving Mombasa in the Steam-Ship Katoria by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Great Snowstorm, Tuesday, 18 January, a Train blocked in the Snow by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Queen meeting her New Parliament, passing through the Corridor to the House of Lords by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The French Squadron at Spithead, Admiral Lord Clanwilliam and Admiral Gervais meeting on Board the Fire Queen by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Advance towards Dongola, the Defeat of the Dervishes near Akasheh on 1 May by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "View of the Town and Fortress of Quebec, A.D. 1759 by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "Torpedo Practice of HMS Thunderer, Hoisting a Whitehead Torpedo on Board after an Experimental Run by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "Barbette Turret of HMS Temeraire, One of the Fleet at the Dardanelles, Gun Practice, Ready to Fire! by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Battle of the Yalu, Foundering of the Chinese War-Ship Chih-Yuen by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "Sketches of Gypsy Life; Tent at Hackney by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "Presentation to the Queen by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Newly Married Crown Prince and Princess of Romania at Bucharest, Arriving at the Royal Palace by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Emperor lying in state in the Jasper Hall of the Friedrichskron Palace, Sunday, 17 June by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Cholera in Spain, Fires for disinfecting the Streets of Granada by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Advance towards Dongola, Sonki by Moonlight, inside the Zareba by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "Christmas Papers for the Lighthouse by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Prince and Princess of Wales at Manchester, Procession in the Exhibition Building by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "General Wolfe is Mortally Wounded as he Leads the Charge on the Plains of Abraham by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Railway Accident near Thirsk, a Night Scene by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Turkish Crisis, Sir Philip Currie leaving the English Embassy at Therapia to attend a Conference at the Austrian Embassy at Buyukdere by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "Lama Dance at Jummoo, Performed Before the Prince of Wales by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "Lundi Khana, Khyber Pass, Cave where Sir Samuel Browne and Staff bivouacked on the Night of 23 November by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Naval Manoeuvres, Hotchkiss Quick-Firing Guns in the Military Top by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Imperial Wedding at St Petersburg, the Bride receiving Holy Water in the Church of St Peter and St Paul before the Wedding by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Late Duke of Clarence, Funeral Procession Leaving Windsor Railway Station by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Royal Visit to Ireland, the Duke and Duchess of York Passing the Albert Memorial in Belfast by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "Home Rule, Great Meeting at Belfast, Arrival of Mr Balfour at the Linen Hall by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "Sketches of Morocco by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "Sketches of Gipsy Life; Tent at Hackney by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The queen leaving Kingstown, royal visit to Ireland by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Royal Naval School, Greenwich by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "Visiting the Japanese War-Ships Akagi and Hiyei in Nagasaki Harbour, After the Battle of the Yalu by William Heysham Overend")
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.jpg "The Ulster Demonstration at Belfast, Procession passing Mr Balfour, and burning of the Home Rule Bill by William Heysham Overend")
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