Frederick Judd Waugh

Frederick Judd Waugh (1861, 1940) was an American painter celebrated for his dynamic and luminous seascapes, particularly his dramatic depictions of crashing waves and rocky coastlines. Trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and in Paris, he became one of the most popular and commercially successful marine painters of his era. His works frequently appeared in major exhibitions and commanded strong prices at auction, reflecting his enduring appeal among collectors of American art.