Opdateret november 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 14 værker af William Blake Richmond i vores katalog
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I galleriets øjne er William Blake Richmonds mest berømte maleri Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer (1885), hvis original hænger på Scottish National Portrait Gallery i Edinburgh. William Holman Hunt (1900) og Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales (1872) fuldender trioen, som ethvert øje genkender. Ud af de 14 værker af William Blake Richmond i vores katalog præsenterer galleriet herunder de 14 mest berømte, hver som et originalværk med årstal, museum og det, der gør det unikt.
The oil painting titled Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer captures a man of many disciplines. Created by the artist William Blake Richmond in 1885, the work presents the Scottish subject in a moment of quietude. Lang was a figure of vast intellectual reach, moving between the roles of poet, art critic, and historian. He also functioned as a translator of Homer and an anthropologist, his mind a…
Sir William Blake Richmond painted this portrait of William Holman Hunt in 1900. The work captures the subject during the final decade of his life, presenting a dignified study of the man who co-founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Richmond, a contemporary of the movement, utilizes a realistic approach to document the sitter's presence.
The portrait captures a young woman, the Princess of Wales, in a moment of quiet composure. She is positioned in a three-quarter view, her gaze directed toward the viewer with a sense of steady dignity. A soft light descends from the upper left, tracing the delicate architecture of her face and the fine, intricate patterns of her lace collar. The deep reds of her garment anchor the composition, providing a…
An Audience in Athens During Agamemnon by Aeschylus is a large-scale oil on canvas painted by William Blake Richmond about 1884. The work captures a vast assembly of figures gathered within the tiered stone architecture of an ancient Greek amphitheater. Sunlight washes over the semi-circular rows, illuminating the textures of draped fabric and the pale skin of the spectators. In the distance, the silhouette of an Acropolis-like structure rests against…
In the portrait Rachel Henty, Mrs E. Gleadowe Marshall by William Blake Richmond, the subject is presented in a three-quarter length view. She is positioned slightly off-center within the frame, facing toward the viewer's right. Despite this lateral orientation, her gaze is directed forward to meet the observer. Her greyish-white hair is styled upwards, emerging from the dark tones of her attire. The subject's hands are clasped in front of…
There is a profound stillness in this portrait of Eustace Lyle Gibbs. Captured in 1890, the work presents a young boy in a three-quarter view, his gaze meeting the viewer with an intimacy that feels almost private. The composition is deliberate, positioning him slightly off-center to create a sense of depth within the frame. He wears a dark garment, accented by a light blue sailor-style collar tied in a bow,…
In "The Slave" by William Blake Richmond, painted about 1886, we find ourselves in an intimate, dimly lit space. The composition is vertically oriented, drawing the eye upward toward the central figures. A woman occupies the primary focus, her form draped in a heavy dark cloak that rests over a light-colored gown. She gazes upward, her expression one of quiet longing or deep contemplation. Beside her, a nude toddler clings…
In "The Bath Of Venus" by William Blake Richmond, the scene unfolds within a lush, Mediterranean-style landscape. The composition centers upon a standing nude female figure, likely Venus, who is flanked by three attendants. They occupy the midground of a shallow perspective, their forms anchored against a backdrop of vertical, cypress-like trees. In the foreground, a basin of deep blue water provides a cool weight to the base of the…
We are looking at Hera in the House of Hephaistos, an oil on canvas created by the British artist William Blake Richmond. This particular work dates to 1902, a period when Richmond was already an established figure within the Royal Academy. The painting captures a quiet, mythological moment, rendered with a precision that speaks to his deep familiarity with the Old Masters he studied during his travels in Italy.
The oil portrait depicts an elderly woman, Lady Harriet Sarah Wantage, positioned in a three-quarter view. She gazes slightly away from the viewer, her expression remaining serene and serious. The subject's pale skin on her face and hands provides a sharp contrast to the deep blacks and dark browns of her garments. A white lace cuff is visible at her wrist, and she wears a pearl necklace alongside matching earrings.…
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst i disse originaler, hver med sit fineste eksempel.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af William Blake Richmond | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Portrait Gallery |
London | 3 | William Holman Hunt, William Holman Hunt, William Morris |
 Scottish National Portrait Gallery |
Edinburgh | 1 | Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer |
 Royal Collection |
London | 1 | Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales |
 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery |
Birmingham | 1 | An Audience in Athens During Agamemnon by Aeschylus |
 Ickworth |
Suffolk County | 1 | Rachel Henty, Mrs E. Gleadowe Marshall |
 Tyntesfield |
1 | Eustace Lyle Gibbs (1885 -1915) | |
 Indianapolis Kunstmuseum |
Indianapolis | 1 | Hera in the House of Hephaistos |
 Te Whare O Rehua Sarjeant Gallery |
1 | A Greek Water Carrier in Egypt |
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The portrait captures a young woman, the Princess of Wales, in a moment of quiet composure. She is positioned in a three-quarter view, her gaze directed toward the viewer with a sense of steady dignity. A soft light descends from the upper left, tracing the delicate architecture of her face and the fine, intricate patterns of her lace collar. The deep reds of her garment anchor the composition, providing a…
The oil painting titled Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer captures a man of many disciplines. Created by the artist William Blake Richmond in 1885, the work presents the Scottish subject in a moment of quietude. Lang was a figure of vast intellectual reach, moving between the roles of poet, art critic, and historian. He also functioned as a translator of Homer and an anthropologist, his mind a…
There is a profound stillness in this portrait of Eustace Lyle Gibbs. Captured in 1890, the work presents a young boy in a three-quarter view, his gaze meeting the viewer with an intimacy that feels almost private. The composition is deliberate, positioning him slightly off-center to create a sense of depth within the frame. He wears a dark garment, accented by a light blue sailor-style collar tied in a bow,…
Sir William Blake Richmond painted this portrait of William Holman Hunt in 1900. The work captures the subject during the final decade of his life, presenting a dignified study of the man who co-founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Richmond, a contemporary of the movement, utilizes a realistic approach to document the sitter's presence.
Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer (1885), Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh. Derefter følger William Holman Hunt (1900) og Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales (1872).
43 år gammel: Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer er fra 1885, og William Blake Richmond blev født i 1842.
Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer, William Holman Hunt, Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales, An Audience in Athens During Agamemnon by Aeschylus, Rachel Henty, Mrs E. Gleadowe Marshall, Eustace Lyle Gibbs (1885 -1915), The Slave, The Bath Of Venus, Hera in the House of Hephaistos og Portrait of Lady Harriet Sarah Wantage (1837–1920). Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.
Vores katalog indeholder 14 værker af William Blake Richmond, dateret fra 1872 til 1909.
Primært i National Portrait Gallery (London), Scottish National Portrait Gallery (Edinburgh) og Royal Collection (London). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
I 1880s: 5 af de 14 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer.
På denne side er det tidligste Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales (1872) og det seneste Portrait of Lady Harriet Sarah Wantage (1837–1920) (1909).
Woman (6), Man (5) og Beard (3), fordelt på de 14 værker på denne side.
Oil On Canvas, for 8 af de 14 værker på denne side.
William Holman Hunt, William Holman Hunt og William Morris: National Portrait Gallery, London har 3 af værkerne på denne side.
Sir William Blake Richmond var en britisk maler, billedhugger og designer af glasmosaik og mosaik. Han blev født i London, Storbritannien, som søn af portrætmaleren George Richmond og Julia Tatham. Hans kunstneriske rejse begyndte med privat undervisning i hjemmet, efterfulgt af tre års studier inden for tegning og maleri ved Royal Academy of Art fra 1858. En afgørende periode i hans udvikling fandt sted under en seks uger lang rejse gennem Italien, hvor han fik mulighed for at betragte de gamle mestre som Michelangelo, Tintoretto og Giotto.
Richmond opnåede tidlig succes som portrætmaler og udstillede sit første store værk på Royal Academy i 1861. Hans talent førte til, at han i 1888 blev valgt som Associate af Royal Academy og i 1895 som Royal Academician. Udover portrætmaleriet var han en flittig designer af monumentale dekorationer, mest bemærkelsesværdigt mosaikkerne i koret og apsis i St Paul's Cathedral i London.
Hans arbejde med mosaikdesign var kendetegnet ved en levende behandling af materialet, hvor takkede, uregelmæssige glasstykker blev sat i vinkler for at fange lyset. Denne teknik, der var inspireret af byzantinsk stil og tidlig kristen kunst, involverede et samarbejde med glarmagerne James Powell and Sons for at udvikle nye farver og materialer. Disse innovationer udvidede den palet, som kunstnere inden for Arts and Crafts-bevægelsen havde til rådighed. Hans designs i farvet glas, som f.eks. dem i St Mary's, Stretton, benyttede tykt, stribet glas for at efterligne de glitrende effekter fra hans mosaikarbejder.
Udover sine visuelle kunstarter var Richmond både billedhugger og miljøforkæmper. Hans bemærkelsesværdige skulpturelle værker inkluderer:
Desuden var han en tidlig fortaler for ren luft i London, da han i 1898 grundlagde Coal Smoke Abatement Society for at bekæmpe det mørke, som kulrøg forårsagede.
