Venetian Lagoon

About Arthur Joseph Meadows

Arthur Joseph Meadows (1843-1907) was born into a family of artists. His father was marine artist James Meadows Senior as was his older brother James Edwin Meadows. Following suit Arthur Meadows painted primarily coastal and maritime scenes, his work is generally considered to be the most remarkable of all the family. He was likely inspired stylistically by the prominent and influential Clarkson Stanfield, a successful earlier marine artist. Meadows had the ability to convey the depth and immensity of the ocean. His shoreline scenes with beached boats lying close to the waters edge, while fishermen unload their catch, were also very effectively executed.

Meadows painted harbours and coastal scenes in England, France and Holland. He exhibited mainly at Suffolk Street as well as at The Royal Academy 1863 – 72, and The British Institute between 1863 and 1867. Meadows’ paintings can be found in many museums and art galleries including The National Maritime Museum.