Walter Linsley Meegan (1859 -1944)
The South Bay Scarborough from above the Spa

Meegan was born in Leeds and studied at Leeds School of Art. He travelled extensively including America before settling in England. He had 2 houses, one in Scarborough and the other in the Liverpool area. Was a pupil of John Atkinson Grimshaw and his work is heavily influenced by his style. Early works were signed using his wife's maiden name 'Linsley'. Painted in oil and particularly well known for his harbour and moonlit scenes.