Thomas Sewell Robins

Thomas Sewell Robins (Devonport 8 May 1810 – 9 August 1880) was a British painter who specialised in maritime subjects. Robins studied at the Royal Academy Schools. A prolific painter, he travelled extensively in Europe, and exhibited at the Royal Academy, the British Institute, the Suffolk Street Galleries and the New Watercolour Society. He worked primarily in watercolours and occasionally in oil. Robins also made some pencil drawings and watercolour sketches of people in local dress. His work is in the collection of a number of notable museums and galleries.