Rowland Fisher (1885 – 1969): A Norfolk Master of Romantic Realism Rowland Fisher, born in Gorleston, Suffolk, England, in 1885, was a lifelong resident of this coastal town—a fact that profoundly shaped his artistic vision and fueled his enduring fascination with the sea. The son of Joshua Fisher, a master mariner who instilled in him a deep appreciation for maritime lore and craftsmanship, Rowland’s early life surrounded by seafaring traditions provided an invaluable foundation for his subsequent artistic endeavors. He initially pursued a career as a ship modeler, honing his observational…