Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 8 works by Matthew Smith in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Matthew Smith's most famous painting is Tulips (1938), whose original hangs in the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Pink Roses in a Brown Jug (1937) and Landscape, Fréjus (1938) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 8 works by Matthew Smith in our catalog, the gallery presents the 8 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
The Composition and Materiality of the Textile Tulips is a rectangular textile piece dating from 1938. The work features a central vertical strip of light-colored fabric, likely linen or cotton, which serves as the foundation for dense, dark embroidery. The composition is organized around a symmetrical pattern of floral and organic motifs that run down the length of the textile. These motifs consist of stylized botanical elements, specifically flowers and…
The oil on canvas work titled Landscape, Fréjus presents a view of the French landscape, executed around 1938-1939. The composition measures 46.1 x 55.1 cm. The application of paint is thick and generous, characterized by a confident, lush brushwork that defines the physical presence of the subject. The artist utilizes strong, brilliant contrasts in color to structure the scene. This technique emphasizes the interplay of light and form across the…
Sir Matthew Smith’s “A Winding Road – Cornish Landscape,” completed in 1920, is more than just a depiction of a rural scene; it's a vibrant testament to the burgeoning artistic currents of the early 20th century. This expansive canvas, measuring 650 x 536 cm, transports the viewer directly into the heart of Cornwall’s rugged beauty, capturing not merely its visual elements but also an undeniable sense of atmosphere and emotion.…
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 4 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Matthew Smith | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Gallery of Canada |
Ottawa | 5 | Tulips, Pink Roses in a Brown Jug, Landscape, Fréjus |
 British Council |
London | 1 | A Winding Road - Cornish Landscape |
 Fitzwilliam Museum |
1 | Landscape at Aix-en-Provence | |
 Art Gallery of New South Wales |
Sydney | 1 | La chemise jaune |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
Sir Matthew Smith’s “A Winding Road – Cornish Landscape,” completed in 1920, is more than just a depiction of a rural scene; it's a vibrant testament to the burgeoning artistic currents of the early 20th century. This expansive canvas, measuring 650 x 536 cm, transports the viewer directly into the heart of Cornwall’s rugged beauty, capturing not merely its visual elements but also an undeniable sense of atmosphere and emotion.…
The Composition and Materiality of the Textile Tulips is a rectangular textile piece dating from 1938. The work features a central vertical strip of light-colored fabric, likely linen or cotton, which serves as the foundation for dense, dark embroidery. The composition is organized around a symmetrical pattern of floral and organic motifs that run down the length of the textile. These motifs consist of stylized botanical elements, specifically flowers and…
Tulips (1938), National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Pink Roses in a Brown Jug (1937) and Landscape, Fréjus (1938) come next.
59 years old: Tulips dates from 1938, and Matthew Smith was born in 1879.
Our catalog holds 8 works by Matthew Smith, dated from 1913 to 1944.
Mostly in National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), British Council (London) and Fitzwilliam Museum. The museum table above lists them all.
In 1930s: 4 of the 8 works on this page were made then, Tulips among them.
On this page, the earliest is Woman Seated (1913) and the latest Still-life at Fryern, No. 1 (1944).
Oil On Canvas, for 2 of the 8 works on this page.
Tulips, Pink Roses in a Brown Jug and Landscape, Fréjus: the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa holds 5 of the works on this page.
