Edward Moran (August 19, 1829 in Bolton, Lancashire, England - June 8, 1901 in New York City) was an British*-born American artist* of maritime paintings. He is arguably most famous for his series of 13 historical paintings of United States marine history.
- Early life and education
Moran was born to Thomas and Mary Higson of Lancashire, England on August 19, 1829. Following in the footsteps of his father's profession, he learned to operate a hand-loom at a young age, though he would often be found sketching with charcoal on the white fabric instead of plying the shuttle.