The work of John Russell Chancellor is internationally recognised and he remains one of the world’s leading maritime artists. Originals rarely appear on the open market and invariably command high prices when they do. The untimely death of this man and his incredible talent at the age of 59 was a loss not only to those who knew him personally but also to the world of art.
The painting for which John Chancellor will be most remembered ‘HMS Beagle in the Galapagos’ is widely known in references to the voyages of Charles Darwin. In 2019 it also appeared on a Royal Mail Navy Ships Collection stamp.
Chancellor painted professionally for only 14 years and produced a relatively small number of paintings - approximately 70 oils and 60 watercolours. Around 25 of his paintings were reproduced as limited edition prints. Most of these are now sold out but around 12 are still available and were until recently available through this website run by his daughter Tessa. If you are interested in purchasing a print please now visit Art Marine.
