Ask for the famous artists of Attingham Park and you will hear of Angelica Kauffmann, Jacob Philipp Hackert, Jan Frans van Bloemen and William Henry Davis.
Our catalogue lists 105 works of Attingham Park by 53 artists; the 11 best known are ranked below, each with the works the museum holds.
The masters of the originals
The 10 masters whose originals hang in Attingham Park
For each master: where and when they were born, their movement, how many originals the museum keeps in our catalogue, a note from their life, and the originals to see.
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Neoclassicism
1. Angelica Kauffmann 1741–1807
1741–1807 Born in Chur, Switzerland Neoclassicism 3 originals at Attingham Park
A child prodigy who possessed both musical talent and a precocious command of four languages—German, Italian, French, and English—she moved through the great artistic hubs of Europe with an ease that belied her years. By the age of twelve, she was already attracting the attention of noble patrons and clergy, her burgeoning talent acting as a beacon in the competitive art worlds of Italy and England.
Originals at Attingham Park
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Romanticism
2. Jacob Philipp Hackert 1737–1807
1737–1807 Born in Prenzlau, Germany Romanticism 9 originals at Attingham Park
Jacob Philipp Hackert emerged onto the artistic landscape in 1737, born in Prenzlau, Brandenburg – a region now nestled within Germany. A defining chapter unfolded with Hackert’s relocation to Paris between 1765 and 1768 alongside fellow Swiss artist Balthasar Anton Dunker. In 1786, Hackert reached the pinnacle of his career when he was appointed court painter to Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies in Naples.
Originals at Attingham Park
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Baroque
3. Jan Frans van Bloemen 1662–1749
1662–1749 Born in Antwerp, Belgium Baroque 7 originals at Attingham Park
A brief sojourn in Paris around 1682, followed by time spent in Lyon alongside Adriaen van der Kabel, further broadened his artistic horizons before the magnetic pull of Rome beckoned. The year 1688 marked a turning point as Jan Frans and his brothers settled permanently within the heart of Rome, registering with the parish of Sant’Andrea delle Fratte.
Originals at Attingham Park
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Romanticism
4. William Henry Davis 1833–1914
1833–1914 Romanticism 7 originals at Attingham Park
Henry William Banks Davis, born in Finchley in 1833 and passing away in 1914, was a quintessential English landscape and animal painter whose work captured the idyllic spirit of the Victorian era. Though not a name immediately recognized alongside the Pre-Raphaelites or Impressionists, Davis enjoyed remarkable popularity during his lifetime, exhibiting over one hundred works at the Royal Academy between 1852 and 1904.
Originals at Attingham Park
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Neoclassicism
5. Richard Westall 1765–1836
1765–1836 Born in Norwich, United Kingdom Neoclassicism 2 originals at Attingham Park
It was through the encouragement of John Alefounder, however, that Westall’s true calling began to emerge – a path leading away from the engraver's tools and towards the vibrant possibilities of paint and canvas. Westall’s artistic style was deeply rooted in the neoclassical aesthetic prevalent during his formative years.
Originals at Attingham Park
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6. Jules-César-Denis van Loo 1743–1821
1743–1821 Born in Paris, France 2 originals at Attingham Park
Born in Paris in 1743, Jules César Denis van Loo entered a world steeped in artistic tradition.
Originals at Attingham Park
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7. Robert Fagan 1761–1816
1761–1816 Born in London, United Kingdom 17 originals at Attingham Park
While his hands were often covered in the dust of antiquity, Fagan’s artistic soul found its most intimate expression in the realm of portrait painting. The biography of Robert Fagan is inseparable from the political upheavals of his age. As the Napoleonic Wars reshaped the borders of Europe, Fagan’s life was marked by movement and adaptation. When he passed away on August 26, 1816, he left behind a legacy that was uniquely polymathic.
Originals at Attingham Park
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8. Thomas Weaver 1774–1843
1774–1843 Born in Kingdom of Great Britain 2 originals at Attingham Park
While biographical details remain intentionally sparse – Weaver prefers his work to speak for itself – it is clear that his artistic development has been deeply rooted in observation of the world around him, coupled with an intuitive understanding of abstract expressionism and portraiture. It is perhaps too early to definitively assess Thomas Weaver's long-term historical significance.
Originals at Attingham Park
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9. John Hayter 1800–1895
1800–1895 Born in London, United Kingdom 3 originals at Attingham Park
John Hayter RA (1800-1895) occupies a fascinating, if sometimes understated, position within the pantheon of 19th-century British portraiture. While perhaps not possessing the household name recognition of contemporaries like Lawrence or Gainsborough, Hayter’s career was remarkably prolific and deeply interwoven with the fabric of Victorian society. Born into an artistic family in St James's, United Kingdom, his path seemed predetermined – a destiny he embraced wholeheartedly, ultimately becoming Painter-in-Ordinary to Queen Victoria herself.
Originals at Attingham Park
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10. William Stokes Hulton 1852–1921
1852–1921 Born in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 3 originals at Attingham Park
Hulton’s artistic development is best understood as a delicate dance between academic precision and the sensory immediacy of the Impressionist movement. Commissioned to undertake a massive fresco cycle for the Ravenna Cathedral, Hulton faced the daunting task of depicting scenes from the life of Saint Augustine. Though his life concluded in 1921, his artistic footprint remains visible in collections that celebrate the intersection of British sensibility and Continental flair.
Originals at Attingham Park
The masters, continued
No. 11 to No. 11: more masters of Attingham Park
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11. William Henry Davis
1786–1849 · 8 originals at Attingham Park
- Hereford Cow (1852)
- Prize Bull (1855)
- Hereford Bull (1856)
The house in figures
The masters of Attingham Park, in figures
The masters with the most originals at Attingham Park
Masters with two originals or more, by century of birth
Masters with two originals or more, by country of birth
Masters with two originals or more, by movement
Women masters
The women whose originals hang in Attingham Park
1 women masters, 3 originals, in our catalogue of Attingham Park.
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Angelica Kauffmann
1741–1807 · born in Chur, Switzerland · 3 originals at Attingham Park
Asked of us
Questions on the masters of Attingham Park
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Who is the best-known artist of Attingham Park?
Angelica Kauffmann (1741–1807): our catalogue holds 3 works by Angelica Kauffmann at Attingham Park, among them Thomas Noel-Hill, Bacchus and Ariadne and Euphrosyne Complaining to Venus of the Wound Caused by Cupid s Dart. Jacob Philipp Hackert and Jan Frans van Bloemen follow.
How many Angelica Kauffmann paintings are in Attingham Park?
3 works by Angelica Kauffmann at Attingham Park are in our catalogue: Thomas Noel-Hill (1793), Bacchus and Ariadne and Euphrosyne Complaining to Venus of the Wound Caused by Cupid s Dart (1793) among them.
How many Jacob Philipp Hackert paintings are in Attingham Park?
9 works by Jacob Philipp Hackert at Attingham Park are in our catalogue: Imaginary Landscape with the River Volturno (1797), Imaginary River Landscape (1795), Landscape with a Bridge (1792) and Two Views of a Dead Boar with a Mastiff and two other Dogs (1795) among them.
What did Jan Frans van Bloemen paint that hangs in Attingham Park?
7 works by Jan Frans van Bloemen at Attingham Park are in our catalogue: Classical Landscape with a Man and Two Women conversing (1720), Classical Landscape with Two Reclining Women Conversing (1720) and A Classical Landscape with a Traveller and Two Women conversing (1720) among them.
Which famous artists are displayed in Attingham Park?
By fame: Angelica Kauffmann (3), Jacob Philipp Hackert (9), Jan Frans van Bloemen (7), William Henry Davis (7), Richard Westall (2), Jules-César-Denis van Loo (2), Robert Fagan (17), Thomas Weaver (2), John Hayter (3) and William Stokes Hulton (3).
Which painter is most represented in Attingham Park?
Robert Fagan (1761–1816), with 17 works in our catalogue of Attingham Park, ahead of Jacob Philipp Hackert (9), William Henry Davis (8) and Jan Frans van Bloemen (7).
Are there Leonardo da Vinci works in Attingham Park?
Our catalogue lists no work by Leonardo da Vinci at Attingham Park.
Does Attingham Park have any Pablo Picasso paintings?
Our catalogue lists no work by Pablo Picasso at Attingham Park.
Are there any women painters in Attingham Park?
1 women artists have works of Attingham Park in our catalogue, among them Angelica Kauffmann (3).
Where do the artists of Attingham Park come from?
By country of birth, the artists with two works or more at Attingham Park are mostly from United Kingdom (3), Switzerland (1), Germany (1), Belgium (1) and France (1).
From which period are the artists of Attingham Park?
Most of the artists with two works or more at Attingham Park were born in the 18th century (8 artists); the earliest in this ranking is Jan Frans van Bloemen (1662–1749), the latest William Stokes Hulton (1852–1921).
How many artists have works in Attingham Park?
53 artists have at least one work of Attingham Park in our catalogue; 11 have two or more. They were born between 1662 and 1852, in 7 countries.
The house
Attingham Park, , in a few lines
The Architecture of Ambition
Attingham Park emerges from the Shropshire landscape as a grand statement of late eighteenth-century design. Built between 1782 and 1785 for Noel Hill, 1st Baron Berwick, the house replaced an earlier structure known as Tern Hall. The architect George Steuart, a follower of James Wyatt, designed the mansion to encapsulate the original hall, creating a structure of imposing proportions. The façade possesses a certain verticality, characterized by a portico of thin columns and a large entrance court guarded by an imposing gatehouse. It remains the only surviving example of Steuart's work of this scale. The estate's history reaches back much further than the current stone walls. The archaeology of the site reveals a continuous human presence spanning four millennia, from the Bronze Age through the Roman era. Evidence of two Roman villas and a cemetery suggests that this land has been a site of habitation for centuries, long before the Hill family established their seat here.
The Collected Presence
Within the walls of the house, the collection reflects the tastes and lineage of the Hill family. The works gathered here represent a variety of movements, from the structured elegance of Neoclassicism to the emotional depth of Romanticism. Portraits of the family members, such as the 2nd Baron Berwick and the Marchioness of Ailesbury, occupy the spaces, anchoring the art to the specific history of the estate. The collection includes a diverse range of subjects and styles: Classical landscapes by Jan Frans van Bloemen, depicting shepherds, sheep, and travelers in pastoral settings. Portraiture from the 18th and 19th centuries, including works by George Romney and Thomas Lawrence. Religious and mythological themes, such as the works of Angelica Kauffmann and Salvator Rosa. Studies of animals, including prize bulls and spaniels, rendered with anatomical precision.
The famous originals of Attingham ParkAttingham Park: the full page, 107 originals
How the masters of the originals are ranked
The masters with two originals or more of Attingham Park in our catalogue are ranked by fame: the Wikipedia language editions that describe them, the visits to their OriginalUniqueArt.com page and our studio's ranking. Originals are counted in our catalogue — one entry per work, without details, studies or copies — not in the museum's inventory. Every date, birthplace and movement is the catalogue's; the notes are drawn from the master's biography.
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