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Frank Beresford Most Popular Paintings

The 23 artworks by Frank Beresford 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 · 23 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Frank Beresford · 1881 – 1967

Sir Edward Denison Ross (1871–1940), SOAS Director (1916–1937)

1937 · School of Oriental And African Studies, London · original 129 x 93 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$56993 × 129 cm Commission at original size

George V (1865–1936) (after Arthur Stockdale Cope)

1937 · Hms Excellent, Portsmouth · original 76 x 62 cm

A majestic portrait of King George V in detailed military regalia by Frank Ernest Beresford captures the regal essence of early 20th-century Britain and invites you to bring this royal legacy into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$32562 × 76 cm Commission at original size

George Herbert Strutt (1854–1928), First Chairman of Belper Urban District Council

1929 · original 94 x 81 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$42381 × 94 cm Commission at original size

Claude Hermann Walter Johns (d.1920), Master (1909–1920)

1926 · st Catharine's College, Cambridge · original 80 x 66 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$34466 × 80 cm Commission at original size

Air Sea Rescue Lifeboat

1942 · original 23 x 33 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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St Paul's Cathedral

original 61 x 45 cm

Explore Frank Ernest Beresford’s stunning ‘St Paul’s Cathedral’! A dramatic, golden-lit interior painting in a Romantic style. Discover its grandeur & spiritual depth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$25945 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Rembrandt's Studio, Amsterdam

Museum of Gloucester, Gloucester · original 26 x 22 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Rear Admiral Sir Edward Inglefield (1861–1945)

1924 · original 132 x 92 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$57492 × 132 cm Commission at original size

St Paul's Cathedral

1923 · original 68 x 55 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$29355 × 68 cm Commission at original size

George VI (1895–1952)

1937 · original 150 x 98 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$66098 × 150 cm Commission at original size

Demolition of the Blitzed House of Commons

1945 · original 87 x 99 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$45699 × 87 cm Commission at original size

John Hunter (b.1853), JP, Member of Belper Urban District Council

1924 · original 95 x 81 cm

Discover 'John Hunter,' a dignified 1924 portrait by Frank Ernest Beresford. Oil painting, classical realism, & capturing local authority. A timeless piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$42681 × 95 cm Commission at original size

Sergeant Thomas Gray (1914–1940), VC

1940 · original 90 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$37970 × 90 cm Commission at original size

Queen Elizabeth (1900–2002), Consort to George VI

1937 · original 150 x 98 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$66098 × 150 cm Commission at original size

A Doodlebug in St John's Wood

1944 · City of Westminster Archives Centre, London · original 61 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$27151 × 61 cm Commission at original size

A Hurricane at the Guildhall, London

1943 · Guildhall Art Gallery, London · original 51 x 61 cm

Admire 'A Hurricane at the Guildhall,' 1943 by Frank Ernest Beresford. A realistic WWII scene depicting a Hawker Hurricane & London's Guildhall. Hand-painted reproduction – timeless art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$27161 × 51 cm Commission at original size

Flying Officer Donald Edward Garland (1918–1940), VC

1940 · original 92 x 71 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$38771 × 92 cm Commission at original size

Scaffolding During the Repairs to St Paul's Cathedral, 1928

1928 · original 60 x 44 cm

Explore 'Scaffolding During Repairs,' a 1928 oil painting by Frank Ernest Beresford. Impressionistic architecture, warm tones & dynamic composition – a unique art piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$25544 × 60 cm Commission at original size

King George VI (1895–1952)

1937 · original 100 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$41975 × 100 cm Commission at original size

The Marquis of Hartington, MP

original 77 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$33364 × 77 cm Commission at original size

Trouting Portrait of Mrs George Strutt of Brailsford Hall, Derbyshire

original 208 x 127 cm

Admire 'Trouting Portrait of Mrs George Strutt,' a stunning 1920s painting by Frank Ernest Beresford. A captivating royal portrait & war art piece, now available as a hand-painted reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$1049127 × 208 cm Commission at original size

The Churchill Arch

original 113 x 85 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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Same size as the original$49085 × 113 cm Commission at original size

Dawn Raid over the Channel

1940 · original 25 x 36 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 23 artworks by Frank Beresford
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The artist

Frank Beresford

1881 – 1967

Quick facts

Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Creative periodsmature period
Typical colorsearthy, dark
Museums on APSGuildhall Art Gallery, Museum of Gloucester, Hms Excellent, City of Westminster Archives Centre, st Catharine's College
Died1967
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Lifespan86 years

Biography

A Life Immersed in Observation: The World of Frank Ernest Beresford

Frank Ernest Beresford, born in Derby in 1881, was a painter whose career spanned a period of immense social and political change. His life’s work offers a fascinating window into early 20th-century Britain, encompassing royal portraiture, poignant wartime documentation, and serene landscapes. From his formative years at the Derby School of Art through to his studies at St John's Wood Art School and the prestigious Royal Academy Schools, Beresford received a thorough grounding in traditional techniques. This rigorous training provided him with the foundation upon which he would build a versatile and remarkably detailed artistic practice. A travel scholarship then afforded him the invaluable opportunity to study art in Asia – an experience that subtly infused his later work with a nuanced understanding of light, composition, and atmosphere.

Royal Commissions and Wartime Service

Beresford quickly established himself within the British art establishment, exhibiting regularly at the Royal Academy from 1906 onwards. He became particularly renowned for his portraits, capturing the likenesses of prominent figures, including members of the royal family. Perhaps his most celebrated work is “La vigilia de los príncipes: 12.15 a. m., 28 de enero de 1936” – “The Princes’ Vigil.” This deeply moving painting depicts Edward VIII, the Duke of York (later George VI), the Duke of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent keeping vigil over the body of their father, King George V. The work resonated profoundly with Queen Mary, who purchased it as a birthday gift for Edward VIII, recognizing its power to convey both grief and solemn respect. However, Beresford’s artistic contributions extended far beyond the realm of royal portraiture. With the outbreak of World War II, he served as an official war artist for both the American and British air forces, a role that saw him documenting the conflict with sensitivity and precision. His dedication was recognized with the “Exceptional Service Award” from the United States Army Air Forces – a rare honor for a civilian artist.

Documenting a Nation at War

As a war artist, Beresford’s subject matter shifted to encompass portraits of key figures like Reginald Joseph Mitchell, the brilliant designer of the Spitfire aircraft, and scenes depicting aircraft in flight, military installations, and the impact of bombing raids. His paintings from this period are not merely records of events; they are imbued with a sense of immediacy and emotional weight. He captured the spirit of resilience and determination that defined Britain during those dark years. The wartime experience profoundly shaped his artistic vision, prompting him to explore themes of duty, sacrifice, and the human cost of conflict. His ability to blend technical skill with empathetic observation made his war paintings particularly compelling and historically significant. Beyond aircraft and military scenes, Beresford also documented the civilian impact of the war, including poignant depictions of St. Paul’s Cathedral during repairs – a symbol of London's enduring spirit amidst devastation.

Legacy and Lasting Impact

Frank Ernest Beresford’s work provides an invaluable visual record of significant historical events, offering insights into the personalities and experiences of those who lived through them. His royal portraits offer glimpses into the changing dynamics of the British monarchy during a period of transition, while his war paintings serve as powerful reminders of the sacrifices made during World War II. Although perhaps not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries, Beresford’s contributions to British art remain substantial and enduring. His paintings are held in various public and private collections, including those of Derby Museum and Art Gallery and Belper Town Council, ensuring that his legacy will continue to inspire and inform future generations. Despite a shift in public tastes following the deaths of King George VI and Queen Mary in the 1950s, diminishing the acclaim for his later royal commissions, Beresford’s earlier works retain their power and resonance. He passed away in 1967, leaving behind a diverse body of work that stands as a testament to his skill, dedication, and unwavering commitment to capturing the world around him with honesty and artistry.

Questions & Answers

Where are Frank Beresford's artworks grouped by technique?

The All Medium page groups Frank Beresford's artworks by technique.

What are the birth city and country of Frank Beresford?

Frank Beresford was born in Derby, in United Kingdom.

Can I explore Frank Beresford's works by subject?

Frank Beresford's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 10, 2026

Collector's quiz

Frank Ernest Beresford received a travel scholarship that allowed him to study art in which region?
What significant painting did Beresford create depicting a royal vigil?
During World War II, Beresford served as an official war artist for which forces?
What award did Beresford receive from the United States Army Air Forces?
Besides royal portraits and war art, what other subject matter did Beresford frequently paint?

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