Edward Moran was an English-born marine painter known for his Turneresque seascapes and paintings of American history. He was born in Bolton-le Moor, Lancashire, one of four brothers, all of whom became artists. At 15, Moran immigrated to the United States with his family settling in Maryland. Originally trained as a weaver, Moran turned from that trade to study painting with Paul Weber and marine painter James Hamilton in Philadelphia. By 1857 he and his brother, Thomas, had become established artists....