1841Kilby W. Elwell, painter (1841-1916)People and Communities, Arts and Culture, Notable People, Art

Kilby Elwell, Untitled, 1891, watercolor on paper, Cape Ann Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Curtis, 1986, http://www.capeannmuseum.org//collections/objects/untitled-elwell/

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Elwell was born in Gloucester where he lived most of his life. He was a landscape artist who painted in oil, watercolor, and pastel. His early paintings focused on scenes similar to those painted by Fitz Henry Lane. Later in his career, he painted signs for local businesses.

Cape Ann Museum. “Untitled by Kilby Webb Elwell - Collection.” http:/www.capeannmuseum.org/collections/objects/untitled-elwell/

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1840s
The artist A. J. Wiggin first came to Gloucester.
1841
The breakwater in Pigeon Cove was destroyed in a storm.
1843
Lane's Cove Pier Company, established in 1828, was incorporated and called their first meeting.
1843
Cape Ann Light was published.

1841Kilby W. Elwell, painter (1841-1916)People and Communities, Arts and Culture, Notable People, Art

Other Events

The artist A. J. Wiggin first came to Gloucester.

The breakwater in Pigeon Cove was destroyed in a storm.

Lane's Cove Pier Company, established in 1828, was incorporated and called their first meeting.

Cape Ann Light was published.