Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 113 works by Albert Joseph Moore in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Albert Joseph Moore's most famous painting is Jasmine (1880). The Elements (1866) and Lilies (1866) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 113 works by Albert Joseph Moore in our catalog, the gallery presents the 100 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
In this 1880 oil painting, a female figure lies upon a bed draped in pink sheets. She is positioned in a state of repose, her body settled against red pillows that provide a sharp contrast to the lighter tones of the bedding. Her attire consists of a dress, the folds of which are visible as she rests. The room contains several objects that anchor the composition: a chair sits in…
In this 1866 work, The Elements by Albert Joseph Moore unfolds as a quiet, ritualistic gathering. Four figures sit in a balanced square around a central cauldron, their presence steady and calm. Wisps of smoke rise from the vessel, drifting into a background that feels like aged, textured plaster. The scene carries a sense of mystery, as if we are witnessing a private moment of alchemy or ancient ceremony. The…
In the painting Lilies by Albert Joseph Moore, a female figure is positioned in a state of repose. Created about 1866, the work depicts the woman reclining within a decorative setting. She lies upon a low couch or divan, her body angled to occupy the central space of the horizontal composition. Surrounding the figure are various floral motifs, specifically lilies and other foliage, which create an enclosed environment. The subject…
The scene unfolds within the quiet confines of A Garden, a work that captures a singular moment of stillness. Albert Joseph Moore, an artist born in York, United Kingdom, on September 4, 1841, breathes life into this lush setting. The painting emerges from his brush around 1869, a period when his hand moved with a particular grace. He remains with us through his legacy until his passing on September 25,…
In this detailed close-up, the Boulton & Watt Medal by Albert Joseph Moore presents a focused study of two antique copper medals. These artifacts rest side by side against a stark white background, which pushes the metallic forms into the immediate foreground. The composition centers entirely on these two circular objects, allowing them to fill most of the frame. Their rounded shapes create a sense of visual balance, anchoring the…
In "Study for Birds" by Albert Joseph Moore, a single female figure commands the vertical and centered composition. She stands in profile, her body captured in a moment of quiet aspiration. Her hands rest upon her hips, a gesture that lends a sense of contemplative stillness to her statuesque pose. She gazes upward toward the top left corner, her eyes following an unseen path beyond the frame. This upward tilt…
In the quietude of 1875, Albert Joseph Moore captures a moment of profound stillness in his work, Beads. Two women occupy the center of this scene, surrendered to a deep state of repose or sleep. They rest together upon a long, elegant sofa, their bodies arranged in a way that suggests a peaceful, shared silence. The atmosphere feels heavy with tranquility, as if the very air around them has slowed…
We are looking at Beads (study), a classical-style oil painting by Albert Joseph Moore. This particular work was executed in 1875, a period when the artist was refining his specific approach to the human form and decorative harmony. It is a quiet, contemplative piece that captures a moment of stillness between two figures.
In "Marigolds" by Albert Joseph Moore, a solitary female figure occupies the vertical frame. She is positioned slightly off-center, a quiet weight against the ornate floral backdrop. Her gaze falls downward, a slight furrow marking her brow in a moment of introspection. The composition remains relatively flat, a deliberate arrangement of shapes that avoids deep recession. At her feet, geometric patterns emerge from the rug, grounding her presence within the…
In The End of the Story by Albert Joseph Moore, a solitary female figure occupies the center of the frame. She is rendered in a classical style, her form defined by organic shapes that trace the flow of her hair and the heavy folds of her clothing. Her gaze is cast slightly downward, a quiet melancholy settling upon her features. This central figure anchors the composition, which emphasizes a strong…
A Flower Walk1875
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Study for "Blossoms"1881 · Harvard Art Museums
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Study for "Reading Aloud"1880 · The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
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The Door of a Wardrobe1885
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The Fountain1880
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An Embroidery1881
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Forget me nots1881
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Kingcups1883 · York Museums Trust
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The Umpire1888 · Fitzwilliam Museum
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Lightning and Light1892
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Blossoms1881 · Tate Britain
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A Musician1866 · Yale Center for British Art
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Jasmine
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Apples
25
Midsummer1887 · Russell
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Idyll1893 · Manchester Art Gallery
27
Azaleas
28
A revery
29
A Summer Night1887 · Walker Art Gallery
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The Mother of Sisera Looked out at a Window1861
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A Sleeping Girl1875 · Tate Britain
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A Garden1869 · Tate Britain
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shells1878
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a reader1877
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Birds of the Air1879
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a workbasket1879 · Art Gallery of South Australia
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Dreamers1884 · Birmingham Museums And Art Gallery
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a summer night1890
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The Loves of the Winds and the Seasons1892
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an idyll1893
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Portrait of William Moore, Jr.
42
untitled (5288)Minneapolis Institute of Art
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untitled (4546)
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untitled (3615)
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The Quartet
46
The Fountain
47
Oranges
48
A Reader
49
Lightning and Light
50
Hairpins
51
Studies for `Elijah's Sacrifice'
52
Study of the head of a girl
53
Waiting to Cross
54
The Marble Seat
55
untitled (6672)
56
untitled (8406)
57
SapphiresBirmingham Museum and Art Gallery
58
Shuttlecock
59
Waiting to Cross
60
A Venus
61
The Toilette
62
Study for `Elijah's Sacrifice'
63
Topaz
64
Forget-Me-Nots
65
Canaries
66
untitled (3503)
67
Marigolds
68
Lilies
69
The Bather
70
Reading Aloud
71
A Bathing Place
72
Figure of a Woman
73
The Green Butterfly
74
Battledore
75
BirdsBirmingham Museum and Art Gallery
76
Shells
77
A Decorator
78
apples
79
Caritas
80
Myrtle
81
Seagulls
82
Seashells
83
A Yellow Room
84
A Sofa
85
Apricots
86
Acacias
87
Kingcups
88
A Summer Night
89
Draped Model
90
Blossoms
91
Study for 'A Garden'
92
A Garland 1
93
Work Basket
94
Standing female figure holding a vase
95
William Connal, Esq Jr, of Solsgirth
96
A Musician
97
A Sleeping Girl
98
Dancing Girl Resting
99
Study of Two Female Figures
100
Loves of the Wind ^ the Seasons (detail)
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 Albert Joseph Moore | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tate Britain |
London | 3 | Blossoms, A Sleeping Girl, A Garden |
 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery |
Birmingham | 3 | Sapphires, Birds |
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 2 | Beads (study), A Musician |
 Bank of England Museum |
London | 1 | Boulton & Watt Medal |
 Detroit Institute of Arts |
Detroit | 1 | Study for Birds |
 Scottish National Gallery |
Edinburgh | 1 | Beads |
 Harvard Art Museums |
Cambridge | 1 | Study for "Blossoms" |
 The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery |
Glasgow | 1 | Study for "Reading Aloud" |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
In this 1866 work, The Elements by Albert Joseph Moore unfolds as a quiet, ritualistic gathering. Four figures sit in a balanced square around a central cauldron, their presence steady and calm. Wisps of smoke rise from the vessel, drifting into a background that feels like aged, textured plaster. The scene carries a sense of mystery, as if we are witnessing a private moment of alchemy or ancient ceremony. The…
In this detailed close-up, the Boulton & Watt Medal by Albert Joseph Moore presents a focused study of two antique copper medals. These artifacts rest side by side against a stark white background, which pushes the metallic forms into the immediate foreground. The composition centers entirely on these two circular objects, allowing them to fill most of the frame. Their rounded shapes create a sense of visual balance, anchoring the…
In this 1880 oil painting, a female figure lies upon a bed draped in pink sheets. She is positioned in a state of repose, her body settled against red pillows that provide a sharp contrast to the lighter tones of the bedding. Her attire consists of a dress, the folds of which are visible as she rests. The room contains several objects that anchor the composition: a chair sits in…
Jasmine (1880). The Elements (1866) and Lilies (1866) come next.
39 years old: Jasmine dates from 1880, and Albert Joseph Moore was born in 1841.
Jasmine, The Elements, Lilies, A Garden, Boulton & Watt Medal, Study for Birds, Beads, Beads (study), Marigolds and The End of the Story. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 113 works by Albert Joseph Moore, dated from 1861 to 1893.
Mostly in Tate Britain (London), Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (Birmingham) and Yale Center for British Art (New Haven). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1880s: 13 of the 100 works on this page were made then, Jasmine among them.
On this page, the earliest is The Mother of Sisera Looked out at a Window (1861) and the latest Idyll (1893).
Women (23), Drapery (14) and Flowers (13), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 19 of the 100 works on this page.
Academicism, judging by the originals on this page.
Blossoms, A Sleeping Girl and A Garden: the Tate Britain, London holds 3 of the works on this page.
