Early 19th Century Paintings

This stunning British Old Master exhibited pastoral oil on panel is by noted artist James Ward. Painted circa 1815 with superb provenance, it was e...

A quiet mountain winter landscape called "Winter road" or as it is written on the back in Swedish "Vinterväg" and “Vinterlandskap from Granberget at Rämen, Värmland", Gran-mountain ...

Portrait of a Noble Lady English School, circa 1820's-1930's period oil on canvas, unframed painting: 35 x 28 inches provenance: private collection, London condition: some old restor...

La obra va firmada por el artista en la parte inferior y en la trasera va firmada a lápiz La obra se presenta enmarcada Medidas obra: 41 cm. altura x 60 cm. ancho Estado de conser...

Portrait of a Young Lady French School, early 1800's period oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 26 x 21 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: some crazing and pronoun...

Travellers in Landscape English artist, early 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 22 x 24 inches canvas: 15 x 15.5 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: ve...

Tending the Nets, Marseille French modernist artist, signed and dated 1966 oil painting on board, framed framed: 23.5 x 30 inches board: 21 x 29 inches Provenance: private collection...

Romanticism movement is well maintained here by Benedikt Franz Hess (1817-1870), Swiss / American, a painter of panoramic landscapes in a detailed transcriptive yet broadly painted s...

Early 19th century English school Oil on canvas 35x55cm (50x75cm with frame) This view of the Thames from Richemond Hill is a famous site that was...

Alexandre - Gabriel Decamps 1803 - 1860 was a French painter known for his middle Eastern and North African art subjects. Decamps was one of the first painters to travel to the East...

The Castle on the Hill Scottish artist, early 19th century oil on canvas, framed unsigned framed: 21 x 27 inches canvas: 18 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: ...

Attributed to British Old Master painter, Benjamin Blake (1757-1830). Still Life of Game in a Larder. Well presented in a gilt effect frame with internal slip. Unsigned. On canvas la...

Persian School This miniature is an interesting conundrum as several elements fall outside of known examples. The overall style, depiction of architecture elements, ornamentation an...

‘Vale of the Conwy’ by Samuel Lines (1778-1863). Academy Fine Paintings is fully conversant with the latest US Government import duties and the legal exemptions under the US Consti...

John Pairman (Scottish, 1788 - 1843) Signed: J Pairman 1820 (Lower, Right) " Portrait of a Gentleman ", 1820 Oil on Canvas 22 1/4" x 18 5/8" Housed in a 2 3/4" Husar Frame Ove...

Arthur William Devis. English ( b.1762 - d.1822 ). Portrait Of Charlotte Shore, Daughter Of The Governor General Of India, The 1st Lord Teignmouth. Oil On Canvas. Oval Image size 26.2 inches x 20.5 inches ( 66.5cm x 62cm ). Frame size 34.6 inches x 28.7 inches ( 88cm x 73cm ). Available for sale; this original oil painting is by Arthur William Devis and dates from around 1792 to 1795. This painting was created when the sitter and the artist were both in India, the sitter's father being the Governor General of India from 1793 to 1798. The painting is presented and supplied in a 19th century decorative frame. The painted surfaces and the frame have benefitted from some restoration, cleaning and conservation, which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. The canvas is lined. This antique painting is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. Provenance: By descent in the family of the sitter. Exhibited: Preston, Harris Museum and Art Gallery, 2000, Arthur William Devis, no.52. Charlotte was the eldest child of the first Baron Teignmouth, a title that was created in 1798 for Sir John Shore. The title became extinct in 1981 on the death of the seventh Baron. This portrait was almost certainly painted by Devis in India at a time when the sitter’s father was Governor General. As such, this is a historically significant piece. John Shore was an anti-slavery campaigner, born in London but brought up in Romford. In 1769 he went to work in Bengal where he was one of the first to learn a number of local languages. In 1785 he returned to England and on 14 February 1786 he married Charlotte, the only daughter of James Cornish, a medical practitioner at Teignmouth. The couple’s first child, Charlotte, the subject of this painting, was born the following year, on January 26, 1787. The family quickly returned to India, where John Shore served as Governor from 1793 to 1798. John and his wife had three sons and six daughters over the following fifteen years. Sir John Shore left Calcutta for the final time in March 1798, sailing back to England with his wife and young family. The family settled in Clapham and Sir John became the first president of the British and Foreign Bible Society. He was involved with the Clapham Sect and their anti-slavery campaign. This adorable original oil on canvas depicts Charlotte, the eldest child and first daughter of the first Lord Teignmouth, aged around five to seven years old. (On the basis that the family returned to England in 1798 when Charlotte would have been 11 years old, this painting was almost certainly created in India, during the time when her father was the Governor General of India. We also know that the artist was painting portraits in India the decade up to 1795, when he returned to England.) Charlotte is an attractive child, with thick dark brown curly hair framing her beautiful angelic features. She has fair skin, rosy cheeks and rosebud lips. Her dark eyes are wide and engaging. She has the sweetest expression on her face and we feel that she is kind and good natured. She is wearing a simple white gown, typical of the day, with a low neckline and three- quarter length sleeves and a pale blue sash around her waist. Arthur William Devis was one of the major English artists of the early nineteenth century, noted particularly for his portraits. His life was dynamic and engaging and he produced some of the definitive images of his generation. Devis was born in London on 10 August 1763, the nineteenth child of the artist Arthur Devis and his wife Elizabeth Faulkner. There were several artists in the family and Devis showed an early genius for art. He received some artistic training from his father and then studied at the Royal Academy Schools where he received a Silver Medal, and the good opinion of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Devis became extremely well-travelled, and even circumnavigated the world; when he was about twenty, he was appointed draughtsman on the British East India Company's ship Antelope in a voyage to the East Indies, under Captain Henry Wilson. The vessel was wrecked off the Pelew Islands, on which the crew took refuge. The island was uninhabited, but the sailors formed a friendly alliance with neighboroughing islanders and took part in the wars of the natives. The crew then built themselves a small vessel and sailed for Macao. During this voyage Devis received two wounds from arrows shot from the coast, one in his body, the other in his check, which caused a permanent injury to his jaw. Devis left the rest of the crew at Macao, spent a year in China, then proceeded to Bengal. He settled in India for ten years, establishing a modestly successful practice and receiving several lucrative commissions from British colonialists, of which this painting of young Charlotte is likely to be one. In 1795 he returned to England and worked with great zeal, earning himself a reputation as a serious artist. He painted a number of important historical pieces, including “The Conspiracy of Babington in the reign of Queen Elizabeth” and “Cardinal Langton and the Barons forcing King John to sign Magna”. He soon became established as one of the most talented British artists of his day. It is known that Devis created other portraits of the Shore family between 1797 and 1817. Devis is particularly noted for being involved in the creation of the posthumous cult of Horatio Nelson. After the battle of Trafalgar, he went out to meet the Victory, and painted the acclaimed piece ‘The Death of Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson, K.B., in the cockpit of H.M.S. Victory, 21 Oct. 1805.’ For this work Devis made various sketches on board HMS Victory, including of Nelson’s body during the autopsy by Dr. Beatty, the ship’s surgeon. The completed picture has become the definitive image of Nelson’s heroic end; it was engraved by W. Bromley (1812), and presented by the Right Hon. Lord Bexley to the gallery of Greenwich Hospital in 1825. At 8 feet 7 inches by 6 feet 4 inches it is of stunning proportions. Devis’ large oil sketch for the piece was purchased by Queen Victoria, December 1852 Devis was also commissioned by Dr. Beatty to produce a half-length painting of Nelson as Vice Admiral, which was lent to Emma Hamilton, who later lost it whilst travelling. Either the original or a copy of this portrait was exhibited at the Royal Academy two years after the Battle and many copies were made of it, including one in the National Maritime Museum. Devis exhibited a total of sixty-five pictures at the Royal Academy between 1779 and 1821. His equestrian portrait of ‘Alexander Sinclair Gordon, Esq.’, was engraved by Anthony Cardon in 1805; ‘The Battle of Waterloo,’ engraved by John Burnet in 1819; ‘An Indian Interior,’ by P. W. Tomkins in 1797; ‘The Little Mountaineer,’ by E. Scriven in 1809, who also engraved Devis's illustrations to J. J. Howard's translation of the ‘Metamorphoses of Ovid,’ London, 1807. Thus images of Devis’ work have become well known through the years. Today there is a portrait of Arra Kovger by Devis in the British Museum, and a portrait of Governor Herbert (painted in Calcutta in 1791) in the National Portrait Museum. Despite his artistic talent, Devis was seemingly completely incapable of managing his financial affairs. He therefore failed to maintain the status in society that his talent deserved. Where money was concerned, he was generous beyond his means and was sadly declared bankrupt in 1800. In 1804 he was imprisoned for debt. Between 1802 and 1810 he received continual assistance from John Biddulph of Ledbury, but these well-intentioned interventions did not produce the results hoped for, and Devis continued to be hopelessly unreliable. Towards the end of his career he at last began to receive Royal patronage, but it came too late. When he died suddenly from apoplexy in 1822 he left his second wife and young children penniless. He was buried in St. Giles’s churchyard. Works by Arthur Devis are now very much in demand; his depiction of Bengali weavers made an eyecatching £130,000 in a UK auction...

This atmospheric painting captures a trio of wildebeest on a vast, sun-drenched prairie, with two in the foreground and one in the distance. Unsigned. Well presented in an oak frame...

Peaceful Coastal Horizon Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist oil on board unframed board: 8.75 x 10.5 inches Provenance: Private collection Condition: Great condition For mor...

The Victorian Farmyard British School, circa 1830 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 34 x 48 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: good and sound condition, though w...

Henry William Pickersgill, attributed to (London 1782 – London 1875) Portrait of Captain Samuel Wright Oil on canvas H. 92 cm; L. 73 cm Circa 1810/1815 Provenance: – Brother of the ...

Hippolyte LECOMTE (Puiseaux, 1781 – Paris, 1857) Colonel of Russian cuirassiers Oil on canvas H. 33 cm; W. 24 cm Signed and dated at the bottom towards the center 1817 Exhibition: S...

A finely detailed oil painting portrait of a French military officer in dress uniform with sword, unsigned, and housed in a period decorative gilt gessoed frame with a London Freeman...

Artist: English School, early 1800's, circle of John Constable (British 1776-1837) Title: The Woodland Path Medium: oil on canvas, framed, unsigned Size: 12 x 22 inches Picture: 9 x 18 inches Provence: from a private collection in East Anglia...

Fantastic early portrait of a young man and his pug dog. This painting is most likely British, but it could also be from continental Europe. It dates from the late 18th to the early ...

The English Gentleman and his Country House English artist, circa 1800-1820 period Fine Georgian period portrait of a young English gentleman, seated with distant view of his country...

King Henry VIII English artist, circa 1840's oil on paper laid on board, framed framed: 10.5 x 10inches board: 8 x 7.5 inches inscribed verso provenance: private collection, UK cond...

Fine, aged maritime painting of sailing ships in a late evening sky, this oil painting is on old thick wood and period frame. Johannes Keokkeok (1788-1852) is the father of a family ...

The Village Tavern Attributed to Dean Wolstenholme Snr (1757-1837) oil on canvas, framed framed: 18 x 22 inches canvas: 14 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: a...

"Scene de Plage" by Henri-Andre Martin (French 1918-2004) stamped verso oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 25.5 x 36 inches Provenance: Private collection, Cannes, South of Fra...

Bernard GAILLOT (Versailles 1780 – Paris, 1847) Portraits of two sisters Pair of oil on canvas H. 92 cm; L. 73 cm One signed Student of David, he presented his first works at the Sa...

Botanical Watercolor watercolour drawing on artist paper, unframed drawing: 10.5 x 8 inches Provenance: Private collection Condition: Great condition Description: This exquisite bo...

This lovely British Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence. Painted circa 1820 it is a seated half length portrait of a beautiful lady in a b...

English School, circa 1800 Napoleonic Wars Period marine scene with soldiers on a French beach. oil on canvas, framed framed: 10.5 x 13 inches canva...

School of Jacques-Louis DAVID The model in the studio Oil on canvas 81 x 59 cm without frame 96 x 73 with frame Around 1820 This seated female nude in an academic pose is painted ...

Lazare Bruandet (Attributed to) Paris, 1755 – Paris, 1804 Forest Landscape with a Couple and Their Donkey Oil on canvas Not signed 50 x 60 cm (62 x 72 cm with frame) A number "17" ap...

Artist: Victor Rousseau (Belgian, 1865-1954) Title: Landscape with house Year: Circa 1910 Medium: Oil on cardboard Board size: 6 x 7...

Portrait of a Young Aristocrat French School, circa 1800's circle of Louis Leopold Boilly (1761-1845) oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 16 x 13.5 inches frame: 21 x 18 inches p...

Yellow Daisy Still Life Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 15 inches Provenance: Private collection Condition: Great condition For more ...

Attributed to James Holland (1799 -1870) and William Henry Hunt (1790-1864) A Portrait of a Young Girl Wearing a Garland of Morning Glory Flowers Oil on canvas: 17 ½ x 18 in. Frame: 23 ½ x 24 in. Circa 1820 An enchanting head and shoulders portrait of a young girl wearing a white shift...

Artist/ School: Englsh School, early 19th century, circle of George Morland Title: The Country Stable Medium: oil on canvas, framed actual canvas size: 25. x 30 inches framed: 34....

This very charming British 19th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Thomas Lawrence. Painted circa 1810 it is a seated half length portrait of a l...

A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian young lady. Attributed to Hinton Gibbs (1783-1839) Portrait of a young lady, bust length, turned to the right watercolour, reverse painte...

Study Of Wild Hares, 19th Century by William Melchior (1817-1860) 19th century English study of a pair of wild hares hiding with a huntsman in the distance...

'Morning Amusement' English School, circa 1800's after the painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, British 1723-1792 oil painting on canvas, unframed please...

Artist/ School: Circle of Patrick Nasmyth (1787-1831) British Title: A Highland Landscape with Figures in the foreground, Medium: Oil on Card, Inscribed on a label verso Size: car...

Antique oil painting featuring brids. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.

Portrait of a Man French artist, circa 1800's period oil on wood panel, unframed panel: 23 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, Honfleur, Normandy, France condition: some sur...

Cyrenius Hall was an artist who painted Western landscapes in a luminous style. He first went to Portland, Oregon in 1853 and 1854 over the Oregon Trail. From there he executed views...

A River Landscape With A Figure On A Donkey 1800's Dutch School oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 27 inches canvas: 18 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, England ...

A Full-Length Portrait of Nicholas I of Russia in a classical setting. Pietro Labruzzi (1739–1805). 1802.    Signed, located and dated lower left: ‘Pietro Labruzzi Roma Pinx Anno 1802.’ Oil on canvas.   Dimensions:  Unframed: 135.7 x 98.5 cm.; 53½ x 38¾ in. Framed: 151.6 x 115.6 cm.; 59¾ x 45½ in. Description:  Nicholas I (Russian: Nikolay Pavlovich) (1796-1855), Russian Emperor...

Industrial Landscape Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist oil on canvas unframed canvas: 15 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: great condition For more any m...

The Sporting Gentlemen Attributed to Dean Wolstenholme Snr (1757-1837) oil on canvas, framed framed: 18.5 x 22 inches canvas: 14 x 18 inches provenance: from a collection in the UK c...

A painting of a chestnut hunter in a landscape with a horse and rider accompanied by two hounds by a woodland river in the distance. Signed and inscribed 'Melton Mowbray', lower left. Oil on canvas in a giltwood frame. John Ferneley Sr (1782-1860) was born the son of a Leicestershire wheelwright, the youngest of six children. He is known as one of the great British equine artists, perhaps only second to Stubbs in terms of raw ability. Ferneley originally worked with his father, until by chance the Duke of Rutland saw some of his work on the side of a cart on which Ferneley and his father had been working. The Duke was so impressed with Ferneley that he persuaded John's father to allow him to become the pupil of Benjamin Marshall. Ferneley was so talented that apparently he produced almost perfect copies of his tutor's paintings and they were said to have been indistinguishable from the master’s. Marshall also enrolled him as a student of the Royal Academy Schools. In 1804 Ferneley paid a man named Thomas Harrison...

Still Life Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist oil on canvas laid on board unframed board: 15 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: great condition For more a...

Circle of Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding (1787-1855) VIew In Kerry Highlands, Ireland watercolor/gouache on board, framed glass over picture framed: 10 x 14 inches board: 18 x 21 in...

Theseus Temple, Athens early 1800's Italian artist oil on canvas laid over board, framed framed: 9 x 12.75 inches board: 6.75 x 10.75 inches provenance: private collection, UK condit...

This charming French Old Master oil painting is by noted French artist Philippe Budelot. Painted circa 1800 the composition is of figures on a woodland path by a lake. In the foreground is a drover on horseback with some cattle and a goat. They are being greeted by the sheep dog of the shepherdess behind them who has sheep scattered amongst the trees. More figures are coming along the path in the distance. The group in the foreground are well illuminated beneath the blue sky above and it is probably early morning. The brushwork on the trees is superb and the whole scene is quite charming. This is an excellent example of a French Old Master landscape...

A charming example of early 19th-century French folk art depicting a young woman in a striking red dress. Symbols throughout the composition suggest the woman is a sailor's wife. Wea...

Exuberant Hunting Scene watercolour on artist paper, stuck on black paper painting: 10 x 12.75 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition This c...

'Harvesting - Betws-y-Coed' (Wales) William Gray C. 1828 signed oil on canvas, framed in gilt period antique frame. framed: 22 x 29 inches canvas: 14 x 22 inches Provenance: private...