Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

Scottish, 1853-1926

Robert Fowler was a Scottish artist who painted mythological scenes and landscapes. Fowler was born in Anstruther, Fife, and was brought up mainly by his uncle and aunt while his parents were away on business. He showed a very early aptitude for art, starting first with pencil drawings then moving on to painting and clay modelling. His family moved to Liverpool and Fowler studied at Liverpool College. At the age of 16, he found employment in a commercial office where his talent for art was recognised by his employer, who encouraged Fowler's parents to send him to art school. Fowler went to London to study at the Heatherley School of Fine Art and the South Kensington schools. He also spent much time making drawings of the exhibits in the British Museum, being particularly impressed by the Elgin Marbles, and found inspiration in the local art galleries. However, his art studies were curtailed by health problems which necessitated a long period of convalescence in Yorkshire and Llandudno in Wales. He moved back to Liverpool and started working from an art studio in Castle Street, which became his base for several decades. He exhibited his work at the Liverpool autumn exhibitions in 1875, and at the Royal Academy, London, in 1876. He designed posters for the Walker Gallery, and also had work exhibited abroad in Paris and Munich. His studio became a magnet for other artists, writers and musicians. He moved to London in the early 1900s and had a studio in Tite street, Chelsea for some years. Fowler became a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI) in 1891, and the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours. His style was classical, frequently drawing on mythological themes, but also with strong elements of symbolism and Japonism. Artists who influenced Fowler included Frederic Leighton, Albert Moore, George Watts, James Whistler, Frederick Walker and David Woodlock.

Artist: Robert Fowler

Robert FowlerPortrait of Maiden in Coastal Landscape - Scottish Victorian art oil painting, Circa 1893

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Portrait of Maiden in Coastal Landscape - Scottish Victorian art oil painting

By Robert Fowler

Located in Hagley, England

This stunning Scottish Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted artist Robert Fowler. Painted circa 1893 the composition is of a blonde haired maiden in the foreground, dressed in...

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1890s Victorian Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Margret Carpenter19th century English portrait of a young girl with her pet spaniel in landscape, circa 1840

$6,950

H 42 in W 34 in

19th century English portrait of a young girl with her pet spaniel in landscape

Located in Woodbury, CT

This enchanting early 19th-century portrait of a young girl in a pastoral landscape, attributed to the esteemed English portraitist Margaret Carpenter, is a rare and captivating exam...

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1840s Victorian Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Giovanni Giacomo Van Lint (Rome 1723 - 1790) View Rome St John Van Lint Landscape 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master, 1750-1790

$8,106Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.02 in W 29.14 in

View Rome St John Van Lint Landscape 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Giovanni Giacomo Van Lint (Rome 1723 - 1790) Attributed View of Rome with the Basilica of St. John Lateran (for full details, click HERE) Oil on canvas 50 x 62 cm - in frame 61 ...

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18th Century Old Masters Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Prudence TurnerTranquil Summer Scottish Highlands Loch Landscape Oil Painting, c. 1970

$1,941Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 41 in D 1 in

Tranquil Summer Scottish Highlands Loch Landscape Oil Painting

By Prudence Turner

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Tranquil Highlands by Prudence Turner (British 1930-2007) signed lower corner oil painting on canvas, framed framed size: 29.5 x 41 inches Fine quality antique oil painting by the m...

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20th Century Victorian Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

French School (19th century)Winter Village Victorian Snow Scene Figures in Lane, 19th Century Oil Painting, 1975

$2,487Sale Price|20% Off

H 38 in W 22 in

Winter Village Victorian Snow Scene Figures in Lane, 19th Century Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Winter in the Village Lane French School (19th century) signed and dated 1875 oil on canvas, framed in antique gilt frame (likely original to painting) framed: 38 x 22 inches canvas:...

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19th Century Victorian Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Alfred Smith 1Alfred Smith Painting of Bordeaux Tramway, French Oil on Canvas, 53x75 cm, 1854-1936

$36,681

H 20.87 in W 29.53 in

Alfred Smith Painting of Bordeaux Tramway, French Oil on Canvas, 53x75 cm

By Alfred Smith 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Conditions : Very good original conditions. Original canvas. Undergone a magnificent restoration in 2025 by National Museum restorer of Bordeaux. This very important work by Alfred Smith...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Vintage Symbolist Seascape Sailboat Framed Modernist Boat Portrait Oil Painting, 1950

$895

H 37 in W 27 in D 2 in

Vintage Symbolist Seascape Sailboat Framed Modernist Boat Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Very interesting and finely painted oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 37 by 27 inches overall, and 21 by 11.75 painting alone. Unsigned. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.

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1930s Modern Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Rolf PetterssonPortrait of a Man in the Forest, Vintage Oil Painting, Framed, 1970s, 1975

$1,500

H 25.25 in W 28 in

Portrait of a Man in the Forest, Vintage Oil Painting, Framed, 1970s

By Rolf Pettersson

Located in Portland, OR

Rolf Pettersson (Swedish, 20th Century) In the Forest, 1975 Oil on canvas Framed dimensions 25 1/4” Hx 31 9/16” W Signed and dated verso A charming original Swedish portrait from th...

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1970s Contemporary Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Marc Dalessio"Korcula Fishing Boat" contemporary plein air painting, blue, green, shoreline, 2015

$3,000

H 8 in W 12 in

"Korcula Fishing Boat" contemporary plein air painting, blue, green, shoreline

By Marc Dalessio

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

An oil painting of a fishing boat a rest. Painted en plein-air in Korcula, Croatia, water reflects onto the bottom of a fishing boat. Nestled up to the shoreline against a row of roc...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Marc Dalessio"Last Light, Rattvik" contemporary plein air oil painting of red barn in Sweden, 2013

$3,350

H 10 in W 13.75 in

"Last Light, Rattvik" contemporary plein air oil painting of red barn in Sweden

By Marc Dalessio

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Painted en plein air in Rattvik, Sweden, a red barn stands amidst a dirt road. This shaded dirt road is depicted not with many shades or brown, rather many shades of blue. A bright g...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Dorothea SharpGathering Flowers

$94,627

H 21 in W 24 in D 3 in

Gathering Flowers

By Dorothea Sharp

Located in Belgravia, London, London

Oil on Canvas Canvas size: 15 x 18 inches Framed size: 21 x 24 inches Signed lower left

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20th Century Impressionist Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Dylan LloydDylan Lloyd, Island Path Diptych, Bright Contemporary Art, Landscape Painting, 2020

$1,335

H 16.54 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in

Dylan Lloyd, Island Path Diptych, Bright Contemporary Art, Landscape Painting

By Dylan Lloyd

Located in Deddington, GB

Dylan Lloyd Island Path Diptych Original Oil Paintings on Canvas Oil Paint on Canvas Board Framed in a White Box Frames Image size: H 30cm x W 20cm x D 0.5...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Eleanor WoolleyWinter Shadows 35, Eleanor Woolley, Original Painting, Figurative Shadow Artwork, 2021

$347

H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.5 in

Winter Shadows 35, Eleanor Woolley, Original Painting, Figurative Shadow Artwork

By Eleanor Woolley

Located in Deddington, GB

Winter Shadows 35 by Eleanor Woolley [October 2021] original Oil Paint on Canvas Image size: H:15 cm x W:15 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:15 cm x W:15 cm x D:3.8cm Sold Un...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Robert FowlerPortrait of Maiden in Landscape - Scottish 19thC Pre-Raphaelite oil painting, Circa 1880

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H 30 in W 24 in D 2 in

Portrait of Maiden in Landscape - Scottish 19thC Pre-Raphaelite oil painting

By Robert Fowler

Located in Hagley, England

This romantic 19th century idealised Pre Raphaelite portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Robert Fowler. Painted circa 1890, the composition is a full length profile of ...

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19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Robert Fowler Portrait Paintings

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Oil

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