As an artist he was known for his dramatic paintings of the British coastline, particularly around Yorkshire, Wales and Cornwall.
A major retrospective exhibition of his work was held at the Nottingham Museum and Art Gallery in 1893.
He declared himself bankrupt, was involved in two divorce proceedings and died in London of alcohol related problems.
[1] At one time he was married to the former wife of American painter George Henry Yewell.
[2] Forty-seven of his oil paintings are held in UK public art collections.