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The 3 Most Famous Maria Susannah Simpson Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 3 works by Maria Susannah Simpson in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Maria Susannah Simpson left, the most famous is Landscape with a Shepherd and his Flock (1813), in the collection of the Royal Collection, London. Close behind it come A View of Belvoir Castle (1839) and Ravensworth Castle (1839). Our catalog holds 3 works by Maria Susannah Simpson; the gallery has kept the 3 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1773 – 1845
Most works: Royal Collection
Maria Susannah Simpson's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
The museums that keep Maria Susannah Simpson's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Maria Susannah Simpson | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Royal Collection |
London | 3 | Landscape with a Shepherd and his Flock, A View of Belvoir Castle, Ravensworth Castle |
Maria Susannah Simpson year by year: the originals that define each
From 1813 to 1839, Maria Susannah Simpson worked for 27 years: the selection follows that long career year by year, through its finest originals.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
Collectors' questions about Maria Susannah Simpson's paintings
Which work is Maria Susannah Simpson most famous for?Reveal the answer
Landscape with a Shepherd and his Flock (1813), Royal Collection, London. A View of Belvoir Castle (1839) and Ravensworth Castle (1839) come next.
What age was Maria Susannah Simpson when Landscape with a Shepherd and his Flock was made?Reveal the answer
40 years old: Landscape with a Shepherd and his Flock dates from 1813, and Maria Susannah Simpson was born in 1773.
How many paintings did Maria Susannah Simpson leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 3 works by Maria Susannah Simpson, dated from 1813 to 1839.
In which museums do Maria Susannah Simpson's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Royal Collection (London). The museum table above lists them all.
In which years did Maria Susannah Simpson paint the most famous works?Reveal the answer
In 1839: 2 of the 3 works on this page were made then, A View of Belvoir Castle among them.
What are the first and the last famous originals of Maria Susannah Simpson?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is Landscape with a Shepherd and his Flock (1813) and the latest A View of Belvoir Castle (1839).
Which Maria Susannah Simpson works hang at the Royal Collection?Reveal the answer
Landscape with a Shepherd and his Flock, A View of Belvoir Castle and Ravensworth Castle: the Royal Collection, London holds 3 of the works on this page.
Maria Susannah Simpson: life and work
A Life of Noble Standing
The story of Maria Susannah Simpson is one woven into the fabric of the British aristocracy. Known by many names throughout her years, she moved through the upper echelons of society as Maria Liddell and later as Baroness Ravensworth. Her life, spanning from 1773 to 1845, was defined by her station and the titles she held, such as Maria Susanna Lady Ravensworth.
She lived during an era of great transition in Britain, carrying the weight of her lineage with the quiet dignity expected of a noblewoman. While history remembers her through her titles, her presence was felt within the halls of the estates she inhabited.
The Legacy of Ravensworth Castle
Though she was not a painter by trade, her connection to the visual arts remains preserved through the objects associated with her name and estate. One particular work, an oil on canvas titled Ravensworth Castle, captures a moment from between 1839 and 1840. This painting offers a glimpse into the physical world she occupied.
The work exists today within the Royal Collection, held under the accession number RCIN 400808. It provides a window into the architecture and atmosphere of her era, specifically focusing on the castle that bears her title. Through this single piece of art, the memory of her surroundings survives.