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Margaret Sarah Carpenter Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter 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 Margaret Sarah Carpenter · 1793 – 1872

Mrs. William Claxton (Nee Boardman) and Her Son William Richards Claxton

1848 · Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento · original 141 x 116 cm

Margaret Sarah Carpenter’s ‘Mrs. William Claxton’ (1848) is a stunning Neoclassical portrait showcasing familial love & exquisite detail. Explore Victorian elegance & artistic skill.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$740116 × 141 cm Commission at original size

A Spring Nosegay

Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 112 x 86 cm

Explore 'A Spring Nosegay' by Margaret Sarah Carpenter – a Romantic portrait of childhood innocence in a serene forest setting. Oil painting, detailed realism & timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$49086 × 112 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Mrs W. Collins

1826 · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington · original 73.6 x 61.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$31861 × 74 cm Commission at original size

John Edward Gray (1800–1873)

1846 · The Royal Society, London · original 77 x 66 cm

Explore Margaret Sarah Carpenter’s 1846 portrait of John Edward Gray – a refined classical oil painting showcasing dignity & wealth. Discover Victorian artistry!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$33866 × 77 cm Commission at original size

Maria Stella Petronilla (1773–1843)

1830 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 76 x 63 cm

A captivating portrait of Maria Stella Petronilla featuring a delicate pink flower and elegant white dress by Margaret Sarah Carpenter from 1830, inviting you to bring this timeless piece of history into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$32863 × 76 cm Commission at original size

John Edward Gray

1846 · The Royal Society, London

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Sir Charles William Doyle

original 76.5 x 63.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Same size as the original$33064 × 77 cm Commission at original size

William Hookham Carpenter

1816 · original 39 x 31 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Same size as the original$20731 × 39 cm Commission at original size

An Elegant Interior, with a Young Lady Holding a Small Guitar

original 112.9 x 88.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Same size as the original$52889 × 113 cm Commission at original size

Maria Stella Petronilla

1830 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, Aberystwyth

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Hewett Cotrell Watson (1804–1881), Author of 'Cybele Britannica'

Collection of The Herbarium, Richmond · original 43 x 33 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Same size as the original$21433 × 43 cm Commission at original size

Henrietta Baillie

1845 · Royal College of Physicians of London, London

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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A Head of a Man

1813 · Royal Society of Arts, London · original 30 x 25 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Mrs John Marshall, MP

1828 · Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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John Gibson

1857 · original 92 x 71 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Same size as the original$38771 × 92 cm Commission at original size

The Right Reverend Dr John Bird Sumner (1780–1862), Bishop of Chichester

Durham University, Durham · original 125 x 101 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Lady in a Green Dress, Seated in an Alcove (after R. P. Bonnington)

1827 · Southwark Art Collection, London · original 35 x 27 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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The Sisters

1839 · original 31 x 36 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Same size as the original$20436 × 31 cm Commission at original size

Henrietta Baillie (d.1856)

1845 · original 91 x 74 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Same size as the original$39374 × 91 cm Commission at original size

John Gibson, Sculptor

1857

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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James Stark

Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Norwich

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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William Collins (1788–1847)

1828 · original 78 x 66 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Same size as the original$34066 × 78 cm Commission at original size

Captain Sir Christopher Cole (1770–1836)

1824 · original 92 x 73 cm

Margaret Sarah Carpenter’s 1824 portrait of Captain Sir Christopher Cole showcases neoclassical realism & dramatic chiaroscuro. A distinguished military figure captured in rich browns & reds.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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Eleonora Long, née Montagu

1840 · Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich · original 92 x 74 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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A Girl in a Red Cloak (study)

The Burton Art Gallery And Museum, Bideford · original 56 x 48 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 58 artworks by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
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The artist

Margaret Sarah Carpenter

1793 – 1872

Quick facts

NationalityUnited Kingdom
Died1872
Top 3 worksMrs. William Claxton (Nee Boardman) and Her Son William Richards Claxton, A Spring Nosegay, Portrait of Mrs W. Collins
Works on APS58
Topics exploredwomen, men, portraiture, victorian era, colour
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Born1793, Salisbury, United Kingdom
Creative periodsmature period

Biography

A Legacy of Elegance and Grace

Margaret Sarah Carpenter, born Margaret Sarah Geddes, emerged from the quiet surroundings of Salisbury, England, to become a distinguished figure in the nineteenth-century portraiture scene. The daughter of Captain Alexander Geddes and Harriet Easton, her artistic journey began under the guidance of a local drawing-master, yet it was her early exposure to the magnificent collections at Longford Castle that truly shaped her eye. Studying the works belonging to the Earl of Radnor provided a foundational mastery that would later allow her to navigate the competitive London art world with remarkable success.

Her ascent in the art community was marked by early recognition from the Society of Arts, where she earned a medal in 1812 for a copy of a boy's head, followed by another medal in 1813 and a prestigious gold medal in 1814. These accolades served as a prelude to her move to London in 1814, where she established herself as a fashionable portrait painter. Her talent was not merely seen as a feat of technical skill but was noted for its ability to capture a certain feminine and fanciful character, particularly when rendering the innocence of childhood.

Mastery of the Lawrence Style

In the grand tradition of British portraiture, Carpenter’s work is most frequently associated with the manner of Sir Thomas Lawrence. She possessed a profound command over light and texture, utilizing sophisticated techniques such as chiarosc_uro to lend a sculptural quality to her subjects. This ability to manipulate light was evident in masterpieces like Maria Stella Petronilla, where the luminous white of a gown seems to catch the soft glow of a vanishing afternoon, creating an atmosphere of refined luxury and poise.

Her brushwork often balanced strength with delicacy. While some critics marveled at the anatomical drawing and the "colour, light, strength and effect" found in her more robust works—such as her Head of a Polish Jew—others were drawn to the emotional resonance of her portraits. Whether she was capturing the commanding presence of a military figure like Captain Sir Christopher Cole or the serene beauty of a spring nosegay, her work remained deeply rooted in the Romantic tradition, often employing subtle symbolism to evoke themes of ephemeral youth and grace.

A Life Intertwined with Art

The personal life of Margaret Sarah Carpenter was as rich and culturally connected as her professional one. In 1817, she married William Hookham Carpenter, the Keeper of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum. This union placed her at the very heart of London's intellectual and artistic circles. Her social and familial connections were vast; she was a close friend of the painter Richard Parkes Bonington and was the aunt to the celebrated novelist Wilkie Collins.

The Carpenter household was a true artistic dynasty, producing two noted painters, William and Percy Carpenter, both of whom would go on to find success in the Indian subcontinent. Even in her later years, Margaret's merit was recognized by the highest levels of society; following her husband's death in 1866, Queen Victoria granted her an annual pension of £100, a tribute intended to honor both her husband’s service and her own significant artistic achievements. She passed away in London, leaving behind a body of work that continues to reside in prestigious collections, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and various museums across the Atlantic.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see Margaret Sarah Carpenter's artworks in chronological order?

Margaret Sarah Carpenter's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.

What other names is Margaret Sarah Carpenter known by?

Margaret Sarah Carpenter is also known as Margaret Carpenter, Margaret Sarah Geddes, Miss Margaret Sarah Geddes, Carpenter, M. Carpenter.

Where are Margaret Sarah Carpenter's artworks grouped by keywords?

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

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