Philip James de Loutherbourg

Philip James de Loutherbourg was a turn of the 18th century, French, multifaceted artist most known for his set designs for London theaters and epic naval paintings. His paintings are generally romantic and grandiose, rendering fantastical maritime battles with deep, warm hues of cannon blasts and sublime skies. A dynamic character, de Loutherbourg had a deep interest in spiritual healing and the occult.