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          Francis Towne Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Francis Towne our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Francis Towne · 1739 – 1816

          The Forest of Radnor, with the Black Mountains in the Distance (1810)

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #1: The Forest of Radnor, with the Black Mountains in the Distance
          1810 · Courtauld Gallery, London · original 17 x 50 cm

          A serene mountain landscape featuring a lone figure and dog captures the essence of Francis Towne's 1810 watercolor style, offering a peaceful glimpse into the Black Mountains that you can bring to your collection.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 1 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20052 × 19 cm Commission this artwork

          Francis Towne: View Near Naples

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #2: View Near Naples
          1781 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
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          No. 2 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          from$20027 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

          Francis Towne: Old Walton Bridge

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #3: Old Walton Bridge
          1785 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 39.8 x 78.1cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 3 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          from$20045 × 22 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$27178 × 40 cm Commission at original size

          At Tivoli, Mountain Landscape In The Alban Hills, Italy

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #4: At Tivoli, Mountain Landscape In The Alban Hills, Italy

          Francis Towne’s "At Tivoli" captures a serene Italian landscape in classical style. Explore this atmospheric oil painting of mountains & paths, showcasing Baroque/Romanticism's beauty.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 4 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          from$20038 × 27 cm Commission this artwork

          Roadside Scene In Rome – original artwork by Francis Towne

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #5: Roadside Scene In Rome

          Experience the serene beauty of Francis Towne's "Roadside Scene In Rome." This Baroque-inspired landscape captures timeless Italian charm with golden light & atmospheric perspective. Explore a rediscovered master!

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          from$20037 × 27 cm Commission this artwork

          Mrs Martha Nichols – original artwork by Francis Towne

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #6: Mrs Martha Nichols
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 6 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20029 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

          Derwentwater from the South by Francis Towne, 1790

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #7: Derwentwater from the South
          1790 · Leeds Museums - Galleries, Leeds
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 7 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          from$20057 × 18 cm Commission this artwork

          Exeter From Exwick, Devon – original artwork by Francis Towne

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #8: Exeter From Exwick, Devon
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 8 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20038 × 27 cm Commission this artwork

          View From Rydal Park, Francis Towne

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #9: View From Rydal Park

          Discover 'View From Rydal Park' by Francis Towne – a serene watercolor landscape showcasing Romantic beauty & Italian influence. Explore this rediscovered British master’s tranquil scenes.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20026 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

          The Vale of St. John, by Francis Towne, 1786

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #10: The Vale of St. John,
          1786

          Admire 'The Vale of St. John' by Francis Towne (1786). A stunning landscape painting featuring snow-capped mountains, trees & a charming village. Hand-painted reproduction available.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 10 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20038 × 26 cm Commission this artwork

          Francis Towne: Near maentwrog, north wales

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #11: Near maentwrog, north wales
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 11 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

          Francis Towne: Landscape With A Castle

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #12: Landscape With A Castle

          Discover 'Landscape With A Castle' by Francis Towne! This oil painting showcases a Dutch Golden Age style landscape with a castle, intricate details & atmospheric perspective. Explore this timeless artwork.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 12 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$25036 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

          Francis Towne: Cascades At Tivoli

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #13: Cascades At Tivoli
          1781 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 13 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          from$20037 × 27 cm Commission this artwork

          The Valley Of The Teign, Devonshire, Francis Towne

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #14: The Valley Of The Teign, Devonshire
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          from$20038 × 26 cm Commission this artwork

          Sir Thomas Dyke Acland by Francis Towne

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #15: Sir Thomas Dyke Acland
          Killerton, Exeter

          Francis Towne’s ‘Sir Thomas Dyke Acland’ captures a serene rural landscape in muted tones. Explore this Romantic oil painting's beauty, perspective & historical context.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 15 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          from$22539 × 26 cm Commission this artwork

          Chepstow Castle by Francis Towne, 1777

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #16: Chepstow Castle
          1777 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 16 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          Grasmere From The Rydal Road – original artwork by Francis Towne

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #17: Grasmere From The Rydal Road
          1786 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 17 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          Rydal water, – original artwork by Francis Towne

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #18: Rydal water,
          1786
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 18 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          Francis Towne, Italian Landscape, View of Capri, (1784)

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #19: Italian Landscape, View of Capri,
          1784
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 19 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          Rydal water – original artwork by Francis Towne

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #20: Rydal water
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 20 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          Derwentwater looking south, – original artwork

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #21: Derwentwater looking south,
          1786
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 21 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          View Of Ludlow Castle by Francis Towne, 1777

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #22: View Of Ludlow Castle
          1777 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 22 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          View At The Head Of The Lake Of Windermere

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          1786 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 23 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          from$20048 × 21 cm Commission this artwork

          The Sources of the Aveyron,1781 – original artwork by Francis Towne

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #24: The Sources of the Aveyron,1781
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 24 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          View Looking Towards The Appenines, Italy – original artwork by Francis Towne

          View the most popular artwork of Francis Towne ranked #25: View Looking Towards The Appenines, Italy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 25 of 39 artworks by Francis Towne
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          The artist

          Francis Towne

          1739 – 1816

          Portrait of Francis Towne
          Quick facts
          • Museums on APSBirmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Yale Center for British Art, Courtauld Gallery, Leeds Museums - Galleries, Killerton
          • Corpus themesromantic landscape
          • Art periodEarly Modern
          • Died1816
          • Creative periodsmature period, late medieval
          • Lifespan77 years
          • Also known asFrancis Town, Old Francis Town, フランシス・タウン, Фрэнсис Таун
          • NationalityUnited Kingdom
          Biography

          The Elegant Vision of Francis Towne

          In the delicate interplay of light and wash that defines the golden age of British watercolor, the name Francis Towne emerges as a figure of profound elegance and stylistic distinction. Born in Iselin in 1739, Towne’s journey from an apprentice in the London coach-painting trade to a recognized master of landscape painting is a testament to the transformative power of artistic devotion. His early life, rooted in the industrious atmosphere of Middlesex, provided him with a foundational discipline that would later manifest in his meticulous approach to color and form. Though he began his career far from the fine arts, his innate talent was quickly recognized; by 1759, he had already secured a design prize from the Society of Arts, signaling the arrival of a significant new voice in the English landscape tradition.

          The evolution of Towne’s aesthetic was deeply shaped by his travels, most notably his formative journey to Italy between 1780 and 1781. This period of exploration did more than merely expose him to classical vistas; it allowed him to absorb the nuances of light and the sophisticated techniques of contemporary English watercolorists working abroad. Upon his return, his work began to reflect a unique synthesis of topographical accuracy and a more stylized, almost decorative sensibility. This "flat colourful pattern-making," as art historians have noted, aligned perfectly with the burgeoning tastes of his era, blending the rugged beauty of the British countryside—captured during study trips to Wales and the Lake District—with a refined, rhythmic grace that felt both modern and timeless.

          A Legacy Rediscovered

          Despite his undeniable skill, Towne’s historical trajectory was one of ebb and flow. During his lifetime, he enjoyed a respectable reputation, though he famously faced the frustration of repeated exclusions from the Royal Academy. Following his death in 1816, his name drifted into a period of relative obscurity, as the shifting tides of art history often overlooked those who did not adhere to the rigid academicism of the succeeding generations. It was not until the early 20th century that a passionate revival brought his genius back into the light. The discerning eye of collectors like Paul Oppé played a crucial role in this resurrection; by recognizing the immense value in Towne’s elegant, early manner, these collectors helped ensure that his masterpieces were preserved rather than lost to time.

          Today, the significance of Francis Towne is firmly established within the canon of British art. His works are no longer mere curiosities but are celebrated treasures held in the most prestigious institutions worldwide, including:

          • The British Museum, where his technical mastery is studied by scholars of watercolor.
          • The Yale Center for British Art, which preserves his contribution to the landscape tradition.
          • Private Collections, where his ability to evoke atmosphere through subtle washes continues to captivate enthusiasts.

          The enduring appeal of Towne lies in his ability to transcend simple documentation. He did not merely paint landscapes; he composed them. Through a sophisticated use of watercolor, he captured the essence of the Devon countryside and the dramatic peaks of Wales with a sense of poetic structure. His legacy remains a vital chapter in the history of British painting, representing a moment when the landscape became a canvas for both naturalistic observation and exquisite, stylized artistry.

          Questions & Answers

          Is there a complete list of Francis Towne's artworks?

          Every work by Francis Towne on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

          What are the birthplace and birth year of Francis Towne?

          Francis Towne was born in Exeter in 1739.

          Can I browse Francis Towne's works by mood?

          Francis Towne's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

          By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated July 12, 2026
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