A Life Depicted on Canvas: The Maritime World of John Fairbairn Fannen John Fairbairn Fannen, born in London in 1847 and passing away in 1904, was a British artist whose name resonates with the evocative power of marine painting. While not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries, Fannen carved a distinctive niche for himself through meticulously detailed depictions of ships, seascapes, and architectural scenes—particularly those associated with St John’s College, Cambridge. His work offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian maritime life, capturing the grandeur of steamships alo…