Richard Ball Spencer

Richard Ball Spencer (also, incorrectly, Richard Barnett Spencer)^[1] was a British marine painter, active from 1840 to 1874.

Richard Ball Spencer
Born	11 November 1812  St Pancras
Died	1897  (aged 84–85) West Ham
Occupation	Painter
Children	William Ball Spencer

A son William Ball Spencer (1854-1923) (sometimes, incorrectly known as, Richard Barnett Spencer) also became active as a ship portraitist.^[2][3]

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  Barque 'Randolph'
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  Rescue off Eddystone Light
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  Queen of Nations

References

1. Biography of the artist under The Ship Australia, National Maritime Museum. Retrieved 3 March 2017
2. 4 artworks by or after William Ball Spencer, Art UK. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
3. Biography of the artist under The Ship Deva, National Maritime Museum. Retrieved 24 September 2021

• 36 artworks by or after Richard Ball Spencer at the Art UK site
• Bonhams