Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 159 works by Charles Robert Leslie in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Charles Robert Leslie's most famous painting is James William Wallack (1837), whose original hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Charles Robert Leslie (1814) and Charles Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham (1840) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 159 works by Charles Robert Leslie in our catalog, the gallery presents the 100 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
A Presence in Shadow The man sits before us, caught in a moment of quiet, dignified stillness. His gaze drifts slightly to the left, away from the viewer, as if lost in a private thought or a memory just out of reach. The light enters from the upper left, brushing against the bridge of his nose and the curve of his cheek, leaving the right side of his face to…
This portrait by Charles Robert Leslie presents a quiet study of a man from the early nineteenth century. Created in 1814, the work captures a specific moment in the sitter's life, rendered in oil on canvas. The subject is depicted with a composed presence, looking directly toward the viewer from his position within the frame.
A single book rests in the hand of Charles Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham. He stands against a heavy drape, a figure anchored by the gravity of his own station. A white cravat catches the light, sharp against the dark expanse of his coat. His wig is a structured crown of hair, framing a face that holds the stillness of a man accustomed to being observed. In the shadows behind…
The portrait presents an elderly man positioned in a bust-length composition against a dark, indistinct background. The subject is rendered in a monochromatic palette, utilizing a range of grayscale tones from deep blacks in the heavy fabric of his coat to bright whites on his forehead and cravat. Light strikes the upper portion of the face, specifically the high forehead and cheekbones, while the lower elements of the figure and…
The scene unfolds within the dramatic narrative of Sancho Panza in the Duchess's Apartment, Declaring the Madness of His Master Don Quichotte, 1823 (or 1828). This oil painting captures a moment of profound revelation, where the truth of a master's descent into madness is spoken aloud in an opulent, shadowed setting. The work is the creation of Charles Robert Leslie, an artist whose life and vision spanned the transition of…
This portrait of Sir Walter Scott, executed by the artist Charles Robert Leslie, captures the Scottish writer in a moment of quietude. The work is dated 1824. It presents the subject not as a figure of myth, but as a man of presence and weight. The sitter's gaze is fixed forward, meeting the viewer with a steady, direct clarity.
In this intimate portrait, we find ourselves in the presence of John Constable, captured by Charles Robert Leslie in 1830. The work is a study in restraint, presenting the artist in a three-quarter pose that feels remarkably immediate. He gazes directly at us, his expression carrying a weight of contemplation that suggests a mind preoccupied with the nuances of light and landscape. There is a stillness here, a moment of…
This 1833 oil on canvas presents a formal portrait of a young woman, Sarah Cabot Parkman Atkinson, depicted from the waist up. The subject is positioned in a straight-on, eye-level view, creating a direct connection with the viewer. She maintains a poised posture and a calm expression. Her clothing consists of a white fabric with a translucent quality, draped over her shoulders and chest, paired with a heavy, matte brown…
A young woman is seated in a central position, her body angled slightly while her gaze remains fixed in a contemplative manner. She rests one hand against her forehead, a gesture that directs attention to the pale skin of her face and the subtle expression of her features. Her attire consists of heavy, draped fabric in shades of deep red and gold, which gathers in thick folds around her torso…
The oil painting titled A Lady contemplating Suicide (Juliet from William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet') captures a singular, heavy moment of decision. Created by the artist Charles Robert Leslie, the work emerged around 1852. It presents a solitary figure caught in the quiet gravity of a tragic narrative.
Children playing at coach and horses
12
Don Quixote And Dorothea
13
Lady Jane Grey Prevailed on to Accept the Crown1827
14
Scottish Loch, Sunset
15
At the Pool1840 · Grundy Art Gallery
16
A Scene from Tristram Shandy ('Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman')1831
17
My Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman1831
18
The Last Throw1840 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
19
Ellen Tree, Mrs Charles Kean (1806–1880), as Hermione (from 'The Winter's Tale')1840
20
Morning, Ullswater, Lake District1860 · Tunbridge Wells Museum And Art Gallery
21
Highlands1868
22
Welsh Landscape, Llyn Nant y Clif, North Wales1871
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The Moors at Cotantagle, Perthshire1882
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Thirlmere Looking towards Helvellyn1882
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Loch Lubnaig, Perthshire1882
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The Moors at Cotantagle, Perthshire1882 · The Dock Museum
27
View of a Loch (possibly in Scotland)1885
28
Loch Katrine, Ellen’s Isle1879 · Royal Holloway
29
Llyn Gader1881 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
30
Snowdon from Capel Curig1880 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
31
Uncle Toby and Widow Wadman1831 · Shandy Hall
32
Queen Victoria Receiving the Sacrament at her Coronation, 28 June 1838Royal Collection
33
John Howard PayneMuseum of Fine Arts
34
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme
35
Olivia
36
Florizel And Perdita -
37
Elizabeth Fry -
38
Scene From 'the Taming Of The Shrew' By William Shakespeare
39
Dr. John Wakefield FrancisMetropolitan Museum of Art
40
Proposal
41
Study Of 16th Century Costumes
42
Grandmaman
43
Sir Isaac Newton
44
A Garden Scene, with a boy
45
Autolycus, scene from 'A Winter's Tale
46
Hermione
47
A Female Head
48
A Garden Scene
49
Queen Victoria, In Her Coronation Robes
50
The Merry Wives Of Windsor
51
Jeanie Deans And Queen Caroline
52
Sketch For 'sancho Panza In The Apartment Of The Duchess'
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Mountain Scene, Wales ( )
54
Head Of Prince Hal
55
Katherine Of Aragon With Her Maid
56
Honeysuckle Roses and CarnationsAuckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
57
Juliet
58
Portia
59
A Squall, Southampton Water
60
Sketch For 'charles Ii And Lady Bellenden'
61
The Discovery
62
Griselda
63
Perdita
64
May Day In The Reign Of Queen Elizabeth
65
A Scene From Milton's 'comus'
66
The Present
67
Falstaff Personating The King
68
Ben lawers from ben ledi, looking across loch tay
69
Uncle Toby And Widow Wadman
70
Tom Purdie
71
Scene From Callaco
72
The Birthday Present
73
Sketch For 'the Rape Of The Lock'
74
Sir John Falstaff
75
Sketch For 'the Duke And Duchess Reading' Don Quixote
76
My Uncle Toby And The Widow Wadman -
77
Autolycus -
78
Sarah Dillwyn's Deathbed
79
Sketch For 'christ Rebuking His Disciples By Calling The Little Child'
80
Knocking At The Door
81
Dominie Sampson
82
Sancho Panza -
83
Consultation
84
The Duke Of Wellington
85
The last Throw
86
The Toilette
87
Sketch For 'twelfth Night', Act I
88
Timon Of Athens Crleslie
89
Florizel And Perdita
90
Autolycus
91
The Secret Messenger
92
Uncle Toby And The Widow Wadman
93
Scene From William Shakespeare's 'the Merry Wives Of Windsor'
94
Benjamin Travers
95
The 1st Duke Of Wellington Looking At A Bust Of Napoleon
96
Slender, with the assistance of shallow, courting anne page
97
The Locket
98
Sancho Panza In The Apartment Of The Duchess
99
Le Malade Imaginaire
100
Head Of Falstaff
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Charles Robert Leslie | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museum of Fine Arts |
Boston | 3 | Benjamin West, Sir Walter Scott, John Howard Payne |
 National Portrait Gallery |
London | 3 | Charles Robert Leslie, Charles Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 2 | The Last Throw, Dr. John Wakefield Francis |
 Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales |
Aberystwyth | 2 | Llyn Gader, Snowdon from Capel Curig |
 Petworth House |
Petworth | 4 | A Lady contemplating Suicide (Juliet from William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet') |
 Tunbridge Wells Museum And Art Gallery |
Tunbridge Wells | 2 | Morning, Ullswater, Lake District |
 Royal Collection |
London | 2 | Queen Victoria Receiving the Sacrament at her Coronation, 28 June 1838 |
 Art Institute of Chicago |
Chicago | 1 | James William Wallack |
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This portrait by Charles Robert Leslie presents a quiet study of a man from the early nineteenth century. Created in 1814, the work captures a specific moment in the sitter's life, rendered in oil on canvas. The subject is depicted with a composed presence, looking directly toward the viewer from his position within the frame.
The scene unfolds within the dramatic narrative of Sancho Panza in the Duchess's Apartment, Declaring the Madness of His Master Don Quichotte, 1823 (or 1828). This oil painting captures a moment of profound revelation, where the truth of a master's descent into madness is spoken aloud in an opulent, shadowed setting. The work is the creation of Charles Robert Leslie, an artist whose life and vision spanned the transition of…
A Presence in Shadow The man sits before us, caught in a moment of quiet, dignified stillness. His gaze drifts slightly to the left, away from the viewer, as if lost in a private thought or a memory just out of reach. The light enters from the upper left, brushing against the bridge of his nose and the curve of his cheek, leaving the right side of his face to…
A single book rests in the hand of Charles Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham. He stands against a heavy drape, a figure anchored by the gravity of his own station. A white cravat catches the light, sharp against the dark expanse of his coat. His wig is a structured crown of hair, framing a face that holds the stillness of a man accustomed to being observed. In the shadows behind…
The oil painting titled A Lady contemplating Suicide (Juliet from William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet') captures a singular, heavy moment of decision. Created by the artist Charles Robert Leslie, the work emerged around 1852. It presents a solitary figure caught in the quiet gravity of a tragic narrative.
James William Wallack (1837), Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Charles Robert Leslie (1814) and Charles Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham (1840) come next.
43 years old: James William Wallack dates from 1837, and Charles Robert Leslie was born in 1794.
James William Wallack, Charles Robert Leslie, Charles Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham, Benjamin West, Sancho Panza in the Duchess's Apartment, Declaring the Madness of His Master Don Quichotte, 1823 (or 1828), Sir Walter Scott, John Constable (1776–1837), Sarah Cabot Parkman Atkinson (1818-1892), Amy Robsart (1532–1560) and A Lady contemplating Suicide (Juliet from William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'). The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 159 works by Charles Robert Leslie, dated from 1814 to 1852.
Mostly in Museum of Fine Arts (Boston), National Portrait Gallery (London) and Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1830s: 7 of the 100 works on this page were made then, James William Wallack among them.
On this page, the earliest is Charles Robert Leslie (1814) and the latest A Lady contemplating Suicide (Juliet from William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet') (1852).
Portrait (12), Man (10) and Woman (9), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil, for 11 of the 100 works on this page.
Benjamin West, Sir Walter Scott and John Howard Payne: the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston holds 3 of the works on this page.
