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United Kingdom Paintings

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A serene wooded landscape painting by George Romney.

Wooded Landscape

George Romney

A painting depicting a woman contemplating a decision, surrounded by lush greenery.

Yes Or No

Edmund Blair Leighton

A yacht with white sails approaches a hazy coastline under a dramatic sky.

Yacht Approaching the Coast

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A serene landscape painting depicting Llanberis in Wales, with storm clouds over mountains and sunlight illuminating a tranquil lake.

Llanberis

John Linnell

William Blake's painting 'St. Matthew' depicts the apostle in a moment of divine inspiration.

St. Matthew

William Blake

A long procession of robed men moves beneath tall arches in a vast architectural setting with banners and a large flag above the crowd.

Charles I and the Knights of the Garter in Procession

Anthony van Dyck

A man with a pointed beard and mustache stands turned slightly left, wearing a dark cloak with a star-shaped insignia, holding tan gloves, beside a black hat on a gold-patterned table.

King Charles I (1600-1649)

Anthony van Dyck

A woman in a blue gown and black hat stands beside a boy, with a potted orange tree and gold curtain in the background.

Queen Henrietta Maria with Sir Jeffrey Hudson

Anthony van Dyck

A man in polished black body armor stands with his left hand on a large white dog, holding a baton in his right hand, against a dark background.

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford

Anthony van Dyck

A woman in a golden-yellow gown with white lace and pearls stands before a brown background with a gold crown on a table to her left.

Queen Henrietta Maria

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of Sir Kenelm Digby in dark metal armor with a white collar, holding a helmet against a soft brown background.

Sir Kenelm Digby

Anthony van Dyck

A bearded man in regal robes reclines holding a sceptre with an eagle at his feet, surrounded by celestial figures, angels, and putti in a swirling composition.

The Apotheosis of James I

Peter Paul Rubens

A dense flotilla of festive boats crowds the River Thames with St. Paul's Cathedral dominating the left skyline under a clear sky.

The River Thames with St. Paul's Cathedral on Lord Mayor's Day

Canaletto

A riverside scene showing cattle drinking at the water’s edge with Windsor Castle visible in the distant background under a pale sky.

A Thames Backwater with Windsor Castle in the Distance

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A broad rainbow arcs over a mountainous lake with dark clouds, a small boat with two figures on the water, and distant hills partially shrouded in mist.

Buttermere Lake, with Part of Cromackwater, Cumberland, a Shower

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A half-length portrait of Charles Stuart, Charles I, wearing a broad pale lace collar, dark garment with greenish sash and reddish-brown medallion, against a smoky brown background.

Charles Stuart, Charles I (1600–1649)

Anthony van Dyck

A misty harbour scene with boats pulled ashore, small figures near the quay, and grand architectural buildings on either side under golden light.

Claudian Harbour Scene: Study for ‘Dido Directing the Equipment of the Fleet’

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Two women stand in a garden wearing elegant gowns, one in rose and the other in white with a blue mantle, holding hands near a basket of pink roses.

Double portrait of Anne, Countess of Manchester and her daughter Anne Cavendish, Lady Rich

Anthony van Dyck

Two young men in elaborate 17th-century court attire stand together at the base of a staircase, one resting his arm on a stone ledge.

Double portrait of Lord John Stewart (1621-1644) en Lord Bernard Stewart, later Earl of Lichfield (1623-1645)

Anthony van Dyck

A family portrait showing Sir Kenelm Digby seated beside Lady Venetia Anastasia Stanley with their two sons, set against an architectural background with a curtain and sky.

Family portrait of Sir Kenelm Digby (1603-1665) and Lady Venetia Anastasia Stanley (1600-1633) with their sons Kenelm Digby and John Digby (1627-1690)

Anthony van Dyck

A luminous landscape with pale blue sky, warm ochre rocky outcrop, dark blue water, and faint reddish figures near a bull.

Europa and the Bull

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A young man in armor with a blue sash stands before a rocky outcrop, holding a staff and gloves, with a distant landscape behind him.

Henry, Duke of Gloucester

Anthony van Dyck

A young man with light brown curls, a white lace collar, and armor looks over his shoulder against a dark, indistinct background.

Lord Bernard Stuart (1623–1645)

Anthony van Dyck

A man with long light brown hair and trimmed moustache sits turned left wearing a black garment with gold embroidery, white lace collar and cuffs, holding a pale glove and sword hilt, with a landscape background.

John, Baron Craven of Ryton

Anthony van Dyck

Mountjoy Blount stands left in silver-white sleeve and green sash, Lord George Goring faces forward, and a Page fastens Goring’s sash between them.

Mountjoy Blount, 1st Earl of Newport (1597-1665), Lord George Goring (1608-1657) and a Page

Anthony van Dyck

A woman in a black off-shoulder dress stands in three-quarter view with her left hand on her hip against a dark reddish-brown background.

Mrs. Harry Vane Milbank

John Singer Sargent

A man with a pointed beard and mustache wears a white lace collar and blue-green sash, set against a dark, shadowy background.

Phillip Herbert (1584–1650), 4th Earl of Pembroke

Anthony van Dyck

A bearded man wearing a dark cap and fur-trimmed robe sits in a sturdy armchair against a dark background.

Portrait of a man in an armchair (Bridgewater)

Rembrandt van Rijn

Full-length portrait of Elizabeth Howard, 1st Countess of Peterborough, wearing a silvery satin gown with pearls, holding flowers, standing before a column and sunset sky.

Portrait of Elizabeth Howard, 1st Countess of Peterborough

Anthony van Dyck

A young boy in full armor with a pale blue sash stands holding a baton and resting his hand on a sword, beside a plumed helmet on a stone table.

Portrait of Charles II as Prince of Wales

Anthony van Dyck

A man with a white beard and moustache wearing a black cap and dark garment with a broad white collar looks slightly upward and to his left against a warm brown background.

Portrait of Inigo Jones (1573-1652)

Anthony van Dyck

Isabella, Lady de La Warr stands in a white satin gown with pearls, pointing to a large stone vase beside her, against a red curtain and landscape background.

Portrait of Isabella, Lady de La Warr

Anthony van Dyck

A young man in a doublet with lace cuffs and sash stands holding a walking stick beside a helmet and heavy curtain.

Portrait of Prince Rupert

Anthony van Dyck

A man with curly brown hair and a pointed mustache wears a black cloak and white lace collar, resting his right hand on a sword's golden hilt against a brown background.

Portrait of Sir Thomas Chaloner

Anthony van Dyck

A full-length portrait of Margaret Smith in a silver gown with gold embroidery and pearls, standing beside a red curtain and classical column.

Portrait of Margaret Smith, Mrs. Thomas Carey, later lady Edward Herbert (1606-1678)

Anthony van Dyck

Queen Henrietta Maria in a pale blue gown stands three-quarter view with a crown and two pink roses on a green-draped table beside her.

Queen Henrietta Maria (1609-69)

Anthony van Dyck

Frederic Leighton's painting 'Erato' beautifully captures the muse of lyric poetry.

Erato

Frederic Leighton

Interior view of Church of Santa Barbara, Victorian style, by British 19th Century

Church of Santa Barbara

British 19th Century

Solitary figure in dusk's embrace, oil painting by M.H. Long

Evening (Datur Hora Quieti)

M.H. Long

This painting depicts Major Thomas Pearson alongside a Brahman, showcasing a unique cultural exchange.

Major Thomas Pearson and the Brahman.

George Romney

Frederic Leighton's 'Male nude' captures the human form with elegance and detail.

Male nude

Frederic Leighton

A portrait of Walter Sickert by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Walter Sickert

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A dramatic scene of the Old Drury Lane Theatre engulfed in fire under a moonlit sky, with figures on the riverbank watching.

Old Drury Lane Theatre on Fire, London, 24 February

Abraham Pether

Walter Crane's 'Cain and Abel' depicts the biblical story of the two brothers.

Cain and Abel

Walter Crane

Town Hall, Manchester by Thomas Riley, oil on canvas depicting intricate stonework and columns

Town Hall, Manchester

Unknown Artist

Walter Crane's 'His Majesty the Baby Pl.3' features a whimsical portrayal of a baby in a richly decorated setting.

His Majesty the Baby Pl.3

Walter Crane

Portrait of Margaret Smith, Mrs. Thomas Carey, later Lady Edward Herbert by Anthony van Dyck.

Margaret Smith, Mrs. Thomas Carey, later lady Edward Herbert (1606–1678)

Anthony van Dyck

A vibrant depiction of spring with blooming flowers and lush greenery.

Spring

Kate Greenaway

A misty seascape painting by Turner, depicting a coastline with indistinct sails and a pale shoreline.

Margate (?), from the Sea

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Walter Crane's 'Spenser’s Faerie queene Pl.03' is a vibrant illustration featuring intricate details.

Spenser’s Faerie queene Pl.03

Walter Crane

A picturesque view of the Island of Philæ in Nubia by David Roberts.

General view of the Island of Philæ, Nubia. Nov. 18th

David Roberts

Captive Andromache by Frederic Leighton depicts a poignant moment from Greek mythology.

Captive Andromache

Frederic Leighton

A portrait of two friends by George Romney.

The Two Friends

George Romney

A depiction of a fish shop in Chelsea by Whistler.

Maunder’s Fish-Shop, Chelsea

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A country blacksmith argues with a butcher in a warm forge, surrounded by curious villagers.

A Country Blacksmith Disputing upon the Price of Iron, and the Price Charged to the Butcher for Shoeing his Poney

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Two women relax by a stream in a serene landscape.

Two Women Enjoying Their Time by a Stream

Robert Smirke

A charming still life painting featuring an apple pie by Kate Greenaway.

A Apple Pie Pl 06

Kate Greenaway

Portrait of Mrs. Henrietta Smith by George Romney showcases the artist's skill in capturing personality.

Portrait of Mrs. Henrietta Smith (1735-1795)

George Romney

A charming still life painting featuring an apple pie by Kate Greenaway.

A Apple Pie Pl 03

Kate Greenaway

A charming still life painting featuring an apple pie by Kate Greenaway.

A Apple Pie Pl 20

Kate Greenaway

Mercury descends to admonish Aeneas in a dawn-lit Carthaginian landscape.

Mercury Sent to Admonish Aeneas

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A playful scene depicting Pan spying on putti shooting arrows.

Pan, Spying, From Behind a Tree, at Putti, Shooting Arrows

Robert Smirke

A whimsical illustration depicting the nursery rhyme 'Dickory Dock'.

Dickory Dock

Walter Crane

Portrait of Robert Hodshon Cay by Sir Henry Raeburn, showcasing a thoughtful expression and direct gaze.

Robert Hodshon Cay

Sir Henry Raeburn

Walter Crane's 'Midas with the Pitcher' depicts the mythological figure King Midas in a vibrant scene.

Midas with the Pitcher

Walter Crane

A portrait of a young woman in rich attire, painted by Anthony van Dyck.

Miss Ingram

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Mrs Deborah Jemima Maxwell by George Romney.

Portrait of Mrs Deborah Jemima Maxwell (1755-1789)

George Romney

A portrait of Apollo by George Romney showcasing classical beauty.

Head of Apollo

George Romney

A detailed depiction of a Viscacha in its natural habitat.

Plains Viscacha

Charles Hamilton Smith

Frederic Leighton's painting 'Mnemosyne, Mother of the Muses' depicts the personification of memory surrounded by muses.

Mnemosyne, Mother of the Muses

Frederic Leighton

A nocturnal landscape depicting the Thames at Millbank illuminated by moonlight.

Moonlight, a Study at Millbank

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A portrait of Mr. Soons by Lawrence Alma-Tadema.

Mr. Soons

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

William Blake's 'Moses Indignant at the Golden Calf' depicts Moses in fury over idol worship.

Moses Indignant at the Golden Calf

William Blake

A woman in a shimmering blue gown sits among swirling clouds, her right hand on a golden sphere and a skull near her left foot.

Rachel de Ruvigny, Countess of Southampton

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of Mrs. Alexander Campbell of Possil by Sir Henry Raeburn, showcasing her calm demeanor and elegant attire.

Mrs. Alexander Campbell of Possil

Sir Henry Raeburn

A tender portrait of Mrs. Graham Young cradling her child in a domestic setting.

Mrs. Graham Young and child

Sir Henry Raeburn

A portrait of Olive Thring by Philip Alexius de László.

Olive Thring

Philip Alexius de László

George Romney's painting depicts Mrs. Yates as Melancholy in a thoughtful pose.

Mrs. Yates as ‘Melancholy’ in ‘Il Penseroso’

George Romney

Landscape by British 19th Century, oil on canvas depicting a serene natural scene

Landscape

British 19th Century

A lively musical gathering at East Cowes Castle, captured by Turner in 1835.

Music Party East Cowes Castle

Joseph Mallord William Turner

This illustration by Kate Greenaway features charming figures in a pastoral setting.

Almanack for 1893 – Title

Kate Greenaway

David Roberts' 'Farm Cart at Dol' captures a serene rural scene.

Farm Cart at Dol

David Roberts

A depiction of Iphigenia kneeling over an altar, showcasing dramatic emotion.

Iphigenia Kneeling over an Altar

George Romney

A historical painting depicting two women kneeling before a duke.

Isabella and Mariana Kneeling Before the Duke

Robert Smirke

A serene depiction of the Thames near Windsor, showcasing bargemen and the play of light on water.

Near the Thames’ Lock, Windsor

Joseph Mallord William Turner

John Frederick Lewis's 'Iskander Bey and his Servant' depicts a rich scene of cultural interaction.

Iskander Bey and his Servant

John Frederick Lewis

A young man with long blond hair sits in a red cloak beside a greyhound, with a patterned curtain and landscape in the background.

Portrait of James Stuart (1612–1655), 1st Duke of Richmond and 4th Duke of Lennox

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Nicholas Lanier by Anthony van Dyck, depicting the composer in introspective attire.

Nicholas Lanier

Anthony van Dyck

Cover illustration for the Almanack for 1895 by Kate Greenaway.

Almanack for 1895 – Cover

Kate Greenaway

A depiction of Glaucus and Nydia in a romantic mythological setting.

Glaucus and Nydia

Lawrence Alma-Tadema