the collector's folio

George Frederick Harris Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by George Frederick Harris 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 George Frederick Harris · 1856 – 1924

Portrait of a Man (possibly Parker Hagerty)

1908 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 106 x 99 cm

Discover George Frederick Harris’ ‘Portrait of a Man,’ a realistic 1908 oil painting showcasing artistic identity & studio life. Explore its romantic style & layered texture.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20029 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$51999 × 106 cm Commission at original size

Still Life of Fruit in a Basket, a Pineapple Alongside and Wine Bottle and Glass Behind

View the most popular artwork of George Frederick Harris ranked #2: Still Life of Fruit in a Basket, a Pineapple Alongside and Wine Bottle and Glass Behind

1901 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 29 x 41 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20035 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$20641 × 29 cm Commission at original size

Self Portrait

1909 · original 37 x 27 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20027 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

Rosina Davies (1863–1949)

1896 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 60 x 51 cm

1896 portrait of Rosina Davies by George Frederick Harris. Admire this realistic oil painting featuring elegant lace & floral details in a classical style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20029 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$27051 × 60 cm Commission at original size

The Mother of Rosina Davies

1907 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, Aberystwyth

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20029 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Apples and Grapes

1894 · original 13 x 17 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20035 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

The Mother of Rosina Davies

1907 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 60 x 50 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20029 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$26850 × 60 cm Commission at original size

Group of Still Life Artist's Materials

1908 · Cyfarthfa Castle Museum - Art Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20035 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

Portrait of an Unknown Lady

1919 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 67 x 55 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20028 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$29155 × 67 cm Commission at original size

Margaret David

Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery, Aberdare

Margaret David by George Frederick Harris: A stunning 19th-century oil portrait of an elderly woman. Explore this romantic realist masterpiece & discover its symbolism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Mrs Dan Davies

1896 · original 90 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20028 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$37970 × 90 cm Commission at original size

Margaret David

1890 · Cynon Valley Museum - Gallery, Aberdare · original 90 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$37970 × 90 cm Commission at original size

Richard David

1890 · Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery, Aberdare · original 90 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$37970 × 90 cm Commission at original size

Mrs Thomas Rees

1896 · Cyfarthfa Castle Museum - Art Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil

Admire 'Mrs Thomas Rees' by George Frederick Harris (1896). This striking portrait showcases Victorian elegance & a direct gaze. Hand-painted reproductions available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman

1909 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 66 x 54 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20029 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$28754 × 66 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of a Man with a Beard

1890 · original 110 x 85 cm

Admire George Frederick Harris’ ‘Portrait of a Man with a Beard’ (1890). A stunning 19th-century oil painting showcasing realism & dignity. Explore this captivating artwork!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$48185 × 110 cm Commission at original size

John Thomas, Clerk to the Council

1909 · Brynmawr Town Council, Bryngarw · original 90 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$37970 × 90 cm Commission at original size

Mrs Dan Davies

1896 · Cyfarthfa Castle Museum - Art Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20028 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Mrs Leticia Rice of Dowlais

1896 · Cyfarthfa Castle Museum - Art Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20026 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

Group of Still Life Artist's Materials

1908 · original 40 x 49 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20035 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$23249 × 40 cm Commission at original size

Mrs Leticia Rice of Dowlais

1896 · original 100 x 69 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20026 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$39969 × 100 cm Commission at original size

Dr Vincent Andover Wills

1887 · Cyfarthfa Castle Museum - Art Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20027 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

Mr Thomas Rees

1896 · original 53 x 42 cm

Admire 'Mr Thomas Rees' by George Frederick Harris (1896). A realistic portrait in muted tones, showcasing a gentle subject & skilled oil painting technique. Explore Victorian art!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$24142 × 53 cm Commission at original size

Mr Thomas Rees

1896 · Cyfarthfa Castle Museum - Art Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Dr Vincent Andover Wills, Esq., JP (1854–1930)

1887 · original 90 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20027 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$37970 × 90 cm Commission at original size

The artist

George Frederick Harris

1856 – 1924

Quick facts

Creative periodsmature period
Died1924
Art period19th Century
Works on APS54
Museums on APSLlyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, Amgueddfa Cymru, Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery, Cynon Valley Museum - Gallery
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Top 3 worksPortrait of a Man (possibly Parker Hagerty), Still Life of Fruit in a Basket, a Pineapple Alongside and Wine Bottle and Glass Behind, Self Portrait
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic

Biography

A Life of Canvas and Connection: The Journey of George Frederick Harris

The story of George Frederick Harris is one of profound movement, spanning continents and bridging the gap between the intimate world of portraiture and the grand scale of public muralism. Born in Birmingham, West Midlands, in 1856, Harris’s early years were rooted in the industrial heart of England, yet his spirit was destined for a much broader stage. As a painter of both landscape and portrait, he possessed a rare ability to capture the essence of his subjects, whether through the delicate textures of lace in a formal sitting or the sweeping, atmospheric vistas of the natural world. His early career saw him establishing a significant presence in Wales, where he served as the chairman and secretary of the South Wales Art Society in Cardiff, demonstrating an early commitment to the cultivation of artistic communities.

Harris’s life was characterized by a remarkable series of transitions that mirrored the shifting tides of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After building a successful business in portraiture and photography in Merthyr Tydfil, he embarked on a transformative journey to Australia in 1920. This migration did not signal an end to his creativity but rather a new chapter of exploration. In the vibrant landscape of Sydney, Harris continued to refine his craft, leaving behind a legacy that connected his Welsh heritage with the burgeoning art scene of the Southern Hemisphere. His personal life was equally rich and complex, marked by significant familial connections; he was the father of the celebrated Australian illustrator Pixie O'Harris, whose whimsical style would later enchant generations of readers.

Mastery of Form and Symbolism

To observe a work by Harris is to witness a meticulous marriage of technical precision and emotional depth. His approach to portraiture was deeply rooted in the classical tradition, utilizing oil on canvas to create layers of texture that breathed life into his sitters. He had an extraordinary eye for detail, often focusing on the subtle interplay of light and shadow to convey character and status. In works such as his 1896 portrait of Rosina Davies, one can see how he employed a realistic style to highlight elegant floral elements and intricate fabrics, creating a sense of timelessness that remains captivating to the modern viewer.

Beyond the individual, Harris’s work often touched upon the broader social fabric. His ability to translate the anxieties and triumphs of his era into visual language allowed him to move between genres with ease. Whether he was capturing the quiet dignity of a gentleman in a studio setting or the rugged beauty of a landscape, his brushwork remained purposeful and evocative. This versatility ensured that his art was not merely decorative but served as a historical record of the people and places that defined his era. His contributions to public collections, such as those held at the Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery, ensure that his technical mastery continues to be studied by those seeking to understand the evolution of portraiture during this transformative period.

Legacy and Historical Significance

The historical significance of George Frederick Harris lies in his role as a cultural conduit. He was an artist who did not exist in isolation but was deeply embedded in the institutional fabric of the art worlds he inhabited. Through his leadership roles in Wales and his eventual integration into the Australian art landscape, he helped foster the growth of professional societies and the appreciation of fine arts across borders. His life serves as a testament to the itinerant nature of the artist, proving that creativity knows no geographic boundaries.

Today, the works of Harris are cherished not only for their aesthetic beauty but for the window they provide into a bygone era of craftsmanship. His legacy is preserved through:

Public Collections: Numerous paintings attributed to him are held in public art collections, serving as permanent landmarks of his skill.
Artistic Lineage: His influence extended through his family, notably inspiring the illustrative career of his daughter, Pixie O'Harris.
Technical Excellence: He remains a key figure for students of late 19th-century realism and landscape painting.

In the grand tapestry of art history, George Frederick Harris remains a vital thread, weaving together the traditions of Europe and the emerging perspectives of the New World.

Questions & Answers

Is there a complete list of George Frederick Harris's artworks?

Every work by George Frederick Harris on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Where are George Frederick Harris's artworks grouped by technique?

The All Medium page groups George Frederick Harris's artworks by technique.

How many artworks by George Frederick Harris are available to browse?

You can browse 54 artworks by George Frederick Harris on the All Artworks page.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 18, 2026

Collector's quiz

What is George Frederick Harris known for primarily?
Where did Harris earn his Ph.D.?
In what year was Harris included in the seminal opening exhibition of SFMOMA?
What institution did Harris teach at during his career?
Which museum houses several of Harris's artworks?

one You choose the size

Standard formats or any custom dimension, matched to the proportions of the original.

two We paint and send a preview

A photo of the finished canvas for your approval before it is shipped.

three Delivered, certified

Rolled, stretched or framed, insured, with a certificate of authenticity.

Commission your George Frederick Harris

Every artwork by George Frederick Harris in our catalog can be painted to order, in the size that suits the room.

All artworks by George Frederick Harris