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Reginald Grenville Eves Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves 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 Reginald Grenville Eves · 1876 – 1941

Ethel Ruth Gwatkin (1874–1952) (first headmistress of the Queen Mary High School, Liverpool)

View the most popular artwork of Reginald Grenville Eves ranked #1: Ethel Ruth Gwatkin (1874–1952) (first headmistress of the Queen Mary High School, Liverpool)

1924 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 123 x 84 cm

A striking 1924 portrait of Ethel Ruth Gwatkin featuring a vibrant red dress by renowned British artist Reginald Grenville Eves that invites you to explore the elegance of this classic early twentieth-century masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Admiral of the Fleet Lord Chatfield, PC, GCB, QM, KCMG, CVO, DCL Oxon, LLD Camb, DL (1873–1967)

View the most popular artwork of Reginald Grenville Eves ranked #2: Admiral of the Fleet Lord Chatfield, PC, GCB, QM, KCMG, CVO, DCL Oxon, LLD Camb, DL (1873–1967)

1937 · Hms Excellent, Portsmouth · original 100 x 75 cm

Admire Reginald Grenville Eves’ 1937 portrait of Admiral Chatfield. A detailed painting capturing a distinguished military figure. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Charles Sherrington (1857–1952)

1927 · The Royal Society, London · original 99 x 73 cm

Admire Reginald Grenville Eves’ portrait of Charles Sherrington. Oil on canvas, 1927. A detailed depiction of the renowned neurologist. Explore this fine example of early 20th-century art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Sir John Blackwood McEwen (1868–1948), FRAM, Principal of the Royal Academy of Music (1924–1936)

View the most popular artwork of Reginald Grenville Eves ranked #4: Sir John Blackwood McEwen (1868–1948), FRAM, Principal of the Royal Academy of Music (1924–1936)

1937 · Royal Academy of Music, London · original 76 x 63 cm

A commanding portrait of Sir John Blackwood McEwen by Reginald Grenville Eves captures a sense of dignified authority through masterful 20th-century British realism, inviting you to bring this timeless legacy into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Viscount Hill, Major Honourable Charles Rowland Clegg Hill, DSO

1935 · Royal Welch Fusiliers Regimental Museum, Carnarvon · original 76 x 63 cm

Reginald Eves’ 1935 portrait of Viscount Hill showcases loose brushstrokes & Impressionistic realism. A dignified military subject rendered in rich reds & browns, embodying status & service.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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W. J. Warley, Esq., Senior Assistant Official Receiver of Bristol

Bristol Museum - Art Gallery, Bristol · original 59 x 49 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Archibald Geikie (1835–1924)

1913 · The Royal Society, London · original 92 x 71 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Major General Frank Noel Mason Macfarlane CB, DSO, MC

1940 · Imperial War Museum, London

Explore Reginald Grenville Eves's captivating portrait of Major General Frank Noel Mason-Macfarlane CB, DSO, MC – a masterful depiction capturing the solemn gaze and formality of wartime Britain.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Francis Herbert Bradley (1846–1924)

Merton College, Oxford · original 70 x 60 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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1st Baron Cozens Hardy (1838–1920), Keeper of the Rolls

1911 · Government Art Collection, London · original 67 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (1880–1960), PRIBA, OM, RA, RGM

1935 · Royal Institute of British Architects, London · original 76 x 64 cm

A sophisticated 1935 oil portrait of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott by Reginald Grenville Eves captures a sense of quiet authority through masterful realism, inviting you to bring this timeless piece of British history home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Hazel MacNaghten (1885–1956)

Reading Museum - Town Hall, Reading · original 54 x 44 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Sergeant Ernest Albert Scutt, Grenadier Guardsman

1940 · Government Art Collection, London · original 51 x 41 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton

1921 · original 61 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Hazel MacNaghten (1885 1956)

Reading Museum, Reading · original 54 x 44 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Dame Ellen Terry (1847–1928), as Lady Macbeth (after John Singer Sargent)

Herbert Art Gallery - Museum, Coventry · original 221 x 115 cm

Admire Reginald Eves’ stunning oil painting of Dame Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth! Pre-Raphaelite beauty, rich detail & dramatic lighting evoke power & melancholy. A captivating piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Lord Runciman

Maidstone Museum - Bentlif Art Gallery, Maidstone · original 59 x 49 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Hector Munro MacDonald MA, FRS

1933 · University of Aberdeen, Амстердам

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Portrait Of Thomas Hardy (1840-1928)

1924 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham · original 80.0 x 70.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Dame Octavia Hill (1838–1912) (after John Singer Sargent)

1921 · National Trust Collections, London · original 102 x 80 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Albany Street

Camden Local Studies And Archives Centre, London · original 61 x 61 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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The Reverend Charles Theobald

1920 · National Trust, Altrincham · original 107 x 87 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Sir John Blackwood McEwen (1868–1948)

1937 · Royal College of Music, London · original 75 x 62 cm

Oil portrait of Sir John Blackwood McEwen (1937) by Reginald Eves. Textured impasto, muted tones & realism meet Impressionism. A dignified study of age & authority.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Sir Joseph Barcroft

1937 · Department of Physiology, Кембридж · original 75 x 62 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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Andrew Matthews

original 60 x 50 cm

Admire Reginald Eves’ ‘Andrew Matthews,’ a striking oil portrait of an elderly gentleman. Explore its realism, impasto texture & dramatic lighting – a timeless piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 177 artworks by Reginald Grenville Eves
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The artist

Reginald Grenville Eves

1876 – 1941

Quick facts

Top-ranked workEthel Ruth Gwatkin (1874–1952) (first headmistress of the Queen Mary High School, Liverpool)
Art periodModern
Top 3 worksEthel Ruth Gwatkin (1874–1952) (first headmistress of the Queen Mary High School, Liverpool), Admiral of the Fleet Lord Chatfield, PC, GCB, QM, KCMG, CVO, DCL Oxon, LLD Camb, DL (1873–1967), Charles Sherrington (1857–1952)
Corpus themesrealism, portraiture tradition, documenting prominent figures, official war artist role
Emotional tonepowerful
Mediumsoil
Lifespan65 years
Also known asReginald Eves, Reginald G Eves, ريجنالد جرينفيل إيفز, レジナルド・グランヴィル・エヴァーズ, Reginald G. Eves

Biography

Reginald Grenville Eves: A Portraitist of His Time

Reginald Grenville Eves (1876-1941) stands as a significant, yet often overlooked, figure in 20th-century British art. Born in London in 1876, the son of William Henry Eves, a Justice of the Peace, his artistic journey began with formal training at University College School and later at the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art between 1891 and 1895. Under the tutelage of influential artists like Alphonse Legros, Frederick Brown, and Henry Tonks, Eves honed his skills in drawing and painting, laying a foundation for his future career as a portraitist. His early years were spent in Yorkshire, absorbing the landscapes and character of the region before returning to London, where he established himself as a professional artist.

Early Career and Parisian Recognition

Eves’s artistic trajectory gained momentum in 1901 with his first exhibition at the Royal Academy, marking a crucial step towards recognition. He continued to exhibit both in London and Paris throughout the early decades of the 20th century, steadily building a reputation for his refined technique and ability to capture the essence of his subjects. Notably, he achieved significant acclaim on the European stage, winning a silver medal at the Paris Salon in 1924 and a gold medal in 1926 – awards that underscored his growing influence within the international art community. These successes demonstrated a mastery of light, shadow, and composition, hallmarks of his distinctive style.

The War Artist and Official Portraiture

World War II dramatically shifted Eves’s artistic focus. Recognizing his talent and experience, he was among the first artists recruited by the War Artists' Advisory Committee (WAAC) in 1940, a remarkable testament to his standing within the art world. This appointment marked a pivotal moment, transforming him into an official war artist. Alongside prominent colleagues like Barnett Freedman and Edward Ardizzone, Eves was dispatched to France with the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), documenting the realities of wartime through portraiture. His work during this period primarily involved painting portraits of military leaders – including Sir Ernest Shackleton, Thomas Hardy, George VI, and Lieutenant General Alan Brooke – often in challenging conditions within a hotel in Arras. The decision to limit his commissions to high-ranking officers later proved problematic, highlighting the complexities of wartime administration.

Subjects and Style

Eves’s artistic practice centered almost exclusively on portraiture, a genre he approached with both technical skill and an astute understanding of human character. His subjects ranged from prominent political figures – including Sir Max Beerbohm – to celebrated literary personalities like Thomas Hardy, and distinguished military leaders. His portraits are characterized by a quiet dignity and a subtle psychological depth. He avoided overtly dramatic poses or theatrical lighting, instead favoring a restrained palette and an observational approach that revealed the inner qualities of his sitters. His style can be described as elegant and refined, reflecting the sensibilities of the Edwardian and interwar periods. He skillfully employed tonal variations to create a sense of volume and texture, imbuing his portraits with a remarkable sense of realism and atmosphere.

Legacy and Collection

Reginald Grenville Eves’s contribution to British art is secured through both his artistic achievements and his role as an official war artist. His works are now held in prestigious collections, including the Tate Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery, ensuring that his portraits will continue to be appreciated for generations to come. His dedication to capturing the essence of his subjects – military heroes, political figures, and cultural icons – provides a valuable window into the social and artistic landscape of Britain during a tumultuous period in its history. Eves’s legacy lies not only in the beauty of his paintings but also in their ability to evoke a sense of time and place, offering intimate glimpses into the lives and personalities of those who shaped the 20th century.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see the color profile of Reginald Grenville Eves's work?

Reginald Grenville Eves's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

In which historical period did Reginald Grenville Eves work?

Reginald Grenville Eves worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Is there a chronological account of Reginald Grenville Eves?

A chronological account of Reginald Grenville Eves's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

Collector's quiz

Reginald Grenville Eves was primarily known for his work in which artistic field?
During World War II, Eves was commissioned by the War Artists' Advisory Committee. What role did he primarily fulfill during this period?
Which art school did Reginald Eves attend, where he studied under influential artists like Alphonse Legros?
In which year was Reginald Grenville Eves elected as an Associate of the Royal Academy?
Which of the following figures was NOT a subject of portraits by Reginald Grenville Eves?

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