Charles Napier Hemy (1841-1917)
A returning fishing boat in the North Sea

Born Newcastle. Marine, Coastal and Landscape painter in oil and watercolours. Regarded as one of the greatest marine painters of his time. His work is represented in a number of Museums including: British Museum, Tate Gallery, National Maritime Museum and Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle. Exhibited at the Royal Academy.

There is a detailed biography in the excellent book The Artists of Northumbria by Marshall Hall.