Robert Morley Art

British, 1857-1941

Robert Morley was born at Kentish Town, London, on November 19th, 1857. He was the second son of Professor Henry Morley, LLD and his wife Mary Anne née Stagle. In 1871, he was a 13-year-old student living at Upper Park Road, St John, Hampstead with his mother and his four siblings, Violet, Henry Foster, Margaret and Edith Caroline aged 17, 15, 11 and 6 respectively. He was educated at the Slade School of Fine Art under a well-known painter, Alphonse Legros and afterward in Munich and Rome. He was a Slade scholar and Painting Medalist. In 1881, he was still living at 8 Upper Park Road, Hampstead with his father Henry, a professor of engineering at University College, London and two siblings, Henry and Margaret. He got married to Mary Hodgkinson at Manchester in 1895, and they moved to Tilford Farm House, Farnham Royal, Surrey. They stayed there till 1911 with a visitor and one servant and later they all moved to Stroud, Gloucestershire. Morley was a painter of animal subjects, landscapes, genre and historical subjects. He was exhibiting largely figure subjects but after 1888 turned to just animal painting and landscape. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1884, and in 1921, he exhibited at the Society of Animal Painters and in 1922 at the Society of British Artists The Manor Farm 1693. He was a member of the Royal Society of British Artists 1889 and subsequently Hon. Morley was a treasurer between 1890–96 and a member of the Ipswich Fine Art Club between 1919–26. He was exhibiting in 1919 from The Dial House, Frensham two oils A Garden Gate and Where Wild Fowl Call and in 1921 In Doubt and In Off. In 1924, he exhibited from Langford, Lechdale, Gloucestershire two further oils In the Lull of the World and First Come, First Served. Morley died at Stroud, Gloucestershire in 1941, aged 83.

Artist: Robert Morley

Robert MorleyPortrait of a Spaniel - British Edwardian art dog portrait oil painting, Circa 1910

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Portrait of a Spaniel - British Edwardian art dog portrait oil painting

By Robert Morley

Located in Hagley, England

This gorgeous British Edwardian dog portrait oil painting is by noted animal artist Robert Morley. Painted circa 1910 the composition is of a black and white spaniel, sitting down, against a white wall and door way. The dog has a black face and black patches with lovely roan type speckles up its legs and body. Morley has beautifully captured the wispy softness of its fur and fluffiness on its chest. Of course the dog has those mesmerising dark brown spaniel eyes that would melt any heart. This is a simply wonderful spaniel portrait...

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1910s Realist Robert Morley Art

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Oil

Lindsey Kustusch"Stay Wild" by Lindsey Kustusch, Original Oil Painting, 2021

$3,900

H 24 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

"Stay Wild" by Lindsey Kustusch, Original Oil Painting

By Lindsey Kustusch

Located in Denver, CO

Lindsey Kustusch's "Stay Wild" is a compelling handmade original oil on wood panel artwork, measuring 24 x 20 inches. This 2021 piece is a primary market item, arriving framed and re...

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2010s Realist Robert Morley Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Brian Keith StephensWe Don't Need No More Trouble, 2017

$11,000

H 32 in W 60 in

We Don't Need No More Trouble

By Brian Keith Stephens

Located in Denver, CO

"We Don't Need No More Trouble," is an original oil painting by Brian Keith Stephens. It is unframed, but ready-to-hang. Artist Statement How to capture ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Robert Morley Art

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Cotton, Oil

Brian Keith Stephens"The Weight of Small Things" (2024) Original Oil painting with Bull, 2024

$4,000

H 18 in W 24 in

"The Weight of Small Things" (2024) Original Oil painting with Bull

By Brian Keith Stephens

Located in Denver, CO

"The Weight of Small Things" is an original oil painting by Brian Keith Stephens depicting a bull in profile. It is unframed, but ready-to-hang. Artist Statement How to capture the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Robert Morley Art

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Cotton, Oil

Claudia Griesbach-Martucci"Timeless Dreamer" Whimsical Oil Painting of Mouse, 2022

$800

H 10 in W 8 in

"Timeless Dreamer" Whimsical Oil Painting of Mouse

By Claudia Griesbach-Martucci

Located in Denver, CO

Claudia Griesbach- Martucci's "Timeless Dreamer" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a mouse perched atop a clock with a crescent moon in the background. About the A...

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2010s Realist Robert Morley Art

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Oil, Panel

Lindsey Bittner GrahamHigh Kickin' Paint

$6,500

H 29 in W 37 in

High Kickin' Paint

By Lindsey Bittner Graham

Located in Denver, CO

Bucking horse with Rider

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2010s Realist Robert Morley Art

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Oil

Terra Novak"Birds in Flight" - Oil Painting of Birds on Birch, 2025

$675

H 15 in W 10 in D 1 in

"Birds in Flight" - Oil Painting of Birds on Birch

By Terra Novak

Located in Denver, CO

Two birds take flight against an expressive background. This painting is a study of how sanded wood and vibrant paint can create the illusion of movement, capturing the energy and li...

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2010s Realist Robert Morley Art

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Oil, Wood, Birch

Kierstin Young"Cielo" Oil Painting, 2020

$1,200

H 14 in W 7 in

"Cielo" Oil Painting

By Kierstin Young

Located in Denver, CO

Kierstin Young's (US based) "Sol" is an oil painting that depicts a green Luna moth and a blue patterned background with organic designs Artist Statement/Bio: (b. The Year of the ...

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2010s Realist Robert Morley Art

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Masonite, Oil, Acrylic

Deb Komitor"The Disciples" (2023) by Deb Komitor, Original Oil Painting, 2023

$3,300

H 24 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

"The Disciples" (2023) by Deb Komitor, Original Oil Painting

By Deb Komitor

Located in Denver, CO

"The Disciples" by Deb Komitor (United States) is a handmade oil painting depicting 3 owls perched in a tree. The piece is on a cradled board with the painting continuing on the side...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Robert Morley Art

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Oil, Board

Lindsey Bittner Graham"Surefooted Team" (2019) By Lindsey Bittner Graham, Original Oil Animal Painting, 2019

$4,550

H 33 in W 36 in

"Surefooted Team" (2019) By Lindsey Bittner Graham, Original Oil Animal Painting

By Lindsey Bittner Graham

Located in Denver, CO

"Surefooted Team" (2019) by Lindsey Bittner Graham is an original handmade oil painting that depicts a horse drawn carriage walking through a snowy forest. This Painting measures at ...

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2010s Realist Robert Morley Art

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Oil, Board

Conrado López"Rooster" Original Oil and Acrylic Painting, 2023

$1,680

H 25.6 in W 18.12 in

"Rooster" Original Oil and Acrylic Painting

By Conrado López

Located in Denver, CO

Conrado López's "Rooster," a 2023 artwork, is a striking representation of the vibrant and spirited nature of its subject. Crafted with acrylic, gold leaf, and oil on a canvas measur...

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2010s Realist Robert Morley Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Emma Kalff"Evening Glow" (2025) Original Oil Painting, Landscape with Cows, 2025

$1,620

H 8 in W 14 in

"Evening Glow" (2025) Original Oil Painting, Landscape with Cows

By Emma Kalff

Located in Denver, CO

"Evening Glow" by Emma Kalff (United States) is a handmade landscape oil painting depicting two cows in a pastoral landscape at dusk. This piece is framed and ready to hang. Emma Ka...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Robert Morley Art

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Oil, Panel

Claudia Griesbach-Martucci"Pink Dreams" Oil Painting, 2022

$2,400

H 20 in W 16 in

"Pink Dreams" Oil Painting

By Claudia Griesbach-Martucci

Located in Denver, CO

Claudia Griesbach- Martucci's "Pink Dreams" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a mallard duck with a blue bow as beautiful sunset col...

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2010s Realist Robert Morley Art

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Oil, Panel

Previously Available Items

Robert MorleyCollie and Terrier at an Open Window - British Victorian dog art oil painting, 1901

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H 25 in W 30 in D 2 in

Collie and Terrier at an Open Window - British Victorian dog art oil painting

By Robert Morley

Located in Hagley, England

This superb British Victorian exhibited animal portrait oil painting is by noted Slade School artist Robert Morley. Painted in 1901 it was exhibited at the Royal Society of British A...

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Early 1900s Victorian Robert Morley Art

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Oil

Robert MorleyMouse with Spaniel Puppies - British Edwardian art dog portrait oil painting, Circa 1910

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H 24 in W 32 in D 2 in

Mouse with Spaniel Puppies - British Edwardian art dog portrait oil painting

By Robert Morley

Located in Hagley, England

This very charming Edwardian oil painting is by noted British and extensively exhibited animal artist Robert Morley. Painted circa 1910 the painting is of five spaniel puppies lookin...

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1910s Realist Robert Morley Art

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Oil

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