William Mark Fisher, born in Boston, USA, was known as a British American Impressionist. His early education in art commenced at the Lowell Institute in Boston, enriched by guidance from George Innes, a renowned American landscape artist. Fisher's artistic pursuits led him to Paris in 1863, where he studied at Gleyre's Atelier alongside peers like Alfred Sisley, marking a formative period in his career.

Fisher's journey eventually led him back across the Atlantic, and in 1872, he made England his home. There, he immersed himself in the English Impressionist scene, contributing to exhibitions with the New English Art Club, the Royal Academy, the Royal Watercolour Society, and the Essex Art Club, where he also served as President for a time. His artistic achievements were recognised with his election as an Associate of the RA in 1911 and as a full member in 1919.

Fisher's artistic repertoire primarily features rural landscapes and village scenes, characterised by a sense of peace or the lively presence of sheep, cattle, and country folk. His work, known for its vigorous and expressive brushwork, often reflects the moods of the weather and the landscape.