Burning of the Ocean Monarch

Walters employs a striking contrast between warm and cool tones to convey the intensity of the scene. The fire is rendered in vivid, warm colors, while the surrounding sea and sky are depicted in calmer, cooler hues, creating a sense of urgency and danger.

Samuel Walters was born in London in 1811 and later worked in Liverpool, where he became a prominent maritime artist. He was the son of a maritime artist, following in his father's footsteps to establish his own reputation within the Liverpool School of Marine Art.