Sold at Auction: Gordon Allen

Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland,artist Gordon Allen spent much of his time bird hunting on the Eastern Shore. Combined with fishing trips to the Adirondacks, the experiences created an appreciation of the outdoors that emerged in Allen's oil paintings and etchings. Though he did attend art school for a short period of time, he was primarily self-taught, and was particularly inspired by Rembrandt's techniques. Gordon Allen paintings show his knowledge of marine life and landscapes in both the United States and Canada. 

Artist Gordon Allen dedicated himself to conserving wildlife, and sold a number of paintings to raise funds for multiple conservation groups. Gordon Allen's maritime paintings for sale are not his only recognizable artwork: he is also a noted book illustrator. View other stunning maritime marine paintings for sale online, and purchase a piece of coastline to add to your nautical collection.