Davison, William, 1798-1870.

The painter William Davison (1798-1870) is best known for his marine and coastal views. He originally worked at Sunderland, before moving to the port town of Hartlepool, in Durham. He was a member of the Northern Society of Painters in Watercolors and exhibited at the Northern Academy and Carlisle Academy. Cf. Mallalieu, The dictionary of British watercolour artists up to 1820; and Archibald, The dictionary of sea painters of Europe and America.

From the description of Album of maritime sketches at Hartlepool, 1831-1854. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702201606