The most famous artists with works in Uppark are Luca Giordano, Pompeo Batoni, Joseph Vernet and Francesco Zuccarelli.
Below, the 13 best-known of the 25 artists with works of Uppark in our catalogue (69 works), each with what the museum holds of them.
The masters of the originals
The 10 masters whose originals hang in Uppark
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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Baroque
1. Luca Giordano 1634–1705
1634–1705 Born in Naples, Italy Baroque 6 originals at Uppark
Giordano’s movement across the Italian peninsula is a series of rapid shifts. In 1667, he is active in Venice, absorbing the local light and color. The pace of his career is dictated by the demand for his speed; he moves from city to city as commissions arise, never remaining static for long.
Originals at Uppark
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Neoclassicism
2. Pompeo Batoni 1708–1787
1708–1787 Born in Lucca, Italy Neoclassicism 11 originals at Uppark
Lucca, Italy (1708) Died: 1787 Pompeo Batoni moved to Rome in 1727. His first independent commission came as a result of rains that struck Rome in April 1732. Batoni became a highly fashionable painter in Rome after his rival, Anton Raphael Mengs, departed for Spain in 1761.
Originals at Uppark
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Rococo
3. Joseph Vernet 1714–1789
1714–1789 Born in Avignon, France Rococo 6 originals at Uppark
Claude-Joseph Vernet, born in Bordeaux in 1714, wasn’t initially destined for the grand landscapes and dramatic seascapes that would define his legacy. Vernet’s formal training began under his father, Antoine Vernet, a decorative painter, and Nicolas- Bernard Lépicié, providing him with a solid academic foundation before he ventured towards the artistic heart of Europe: Rome.
Originals at Uppark
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Rococo
4. Francesco Zuccarelli 1702–1788
1702–1788 Born in Pitigliano, Italy Rococo 4 originals at Uppark
Pitigliano, Italy (1702) Died: 1788 Movement: Late Baroque / Rococo Giacomo Francesco Zuccarelli, known primarily as Francesco Zuccarelli, was a pivotal Italian artist renowned for his idyllic landscapes and Arcadian scenes. Born in Pitigliano, Tuscany, in 1702, he emerged as the most significant landscape painter from Venice during the mid-18th century. In 1768, he became a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, solidifying his reputation on an international stage.
Originals at Uppark
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Baroque
5. Peter Tillemans 1684–1734
1684–1734 Born in Antwerp, Belgium Baroque 2 originals at Uppark
Born around 1684 in the illustrious artistic hub of Antwerp, Belgium, Tillemans emerged from a lineage of craftsmanship as the son of a diamond cutter. While his roots were firmly planted in the Flemish tradition, his spirit was drawn toward the burgeoning art scene of London, a move prompted in 1708 by the influential picture-dealer Turner.
Originals at Uppark
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Baroque
6. Michael Dahl 1659–1743
1659–1743 Born in Stockholm, Sweden Baroque 2 originals at Uppark
Born in Stockholm around 1659 – sources vary slightly between 1658 and 1659 – Dahl’s trajectory wasn't one confined by national borders but rather defined by an ambitious pursuit of artistic mastery that led him across Europe and ultimately established him as a leading portraitist in England.
Originals at Uppark
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Neoclassicism
7. Nathaniel Dance-Holland 1735–1811
1735–1811 Born in Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of Great Britain Neoclassicism 3 originals at Uppark
Dance's artistic prowess was formally recognized in 1768 when he became a founding member of the Royal Academy, solidifying his position within the established art world. In 1790, at the height of his artistic career, he made a surprising transition into politics, successfully contesting the parliamentary seat for East Grinstead in Sussex.
Originals at Uppark
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Neoclassicism
8. Arthur Devis 1712–1787
1712–1787 Born in Preston, United Kingdom Neoclassicism 8 originals at Uppark
Arthur William Devis (19 February 1712 – 25 July 1787) was an English painter whose father, Anthony, was progenitor of what became a family dynasty of painters and writers. Unable to adapt to later fashionable artistic currents, his commissions declined and his work was largely forgotten after his death until the 20th century revival of interest in the conversation piece.
Originals at Uppark
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9. Charles François Grenier de Lacroix 1700–1779
1700–1779 Born in Marseille, France 4 originals at Uppark
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Originals at Uppark
Charles François Grenier de Lacroix: the life and 40 originals
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10. Franz de Paula Ferg 1689–1740
1689–1740 Born in Vienna, Austria 2 originals at Uppark
Born in Vienna, Austria, he was the son of the history painter Adam Pankraz Ferg, who provided his initial artistic foundation. By the time he settled in London around 1724, he had become a versatile creator, capable of producing oil paintings, etchings, and engravings that captured both the grandeur of nature and the intimacy of human interaction.
Originals at Uppark
The masters, continued
No. 11 to No. 13: more masters of Uppark
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11. Jacob Xavier Vermoelen
1714–1784 · born in Antwerp, Belgium · 3 originals at Uppark
- Still Life with Dead Game (1751)
- Oil painting (1751)
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12. Tommaso Ruiz
1954–1760 · born in Spain · 4 originals at Uppark
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13. William Shaw
born in Kingdom of Great Britain · 2 originals at Uppark
The house in figures
The masters of Uppark, in figures
The masters with the most originals at Uppark
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
Asked of us
Questions on the masters of Uppark
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Who is the best-known artist of Uppark?
Luca Giordano (1634–1705): our catalogue holds 6 works by Luca Giordano at Uppark, among them The Parable of the Prodigal Son Driven out by His Former Companions, The Parable of the Prodigal Son Receiving his Portion and The Parable of the Prodigal Son The Penitent Swineherd. Pompeo Batoni and Joseph Vernet follow.
Which Luca Giordano works are in Uppark?
Our catalogue lists 6 works by Luca Giordano at Uppark, among them The Parable of the Prodigal Son Driven out by His Former Companions (1680), The Parable of the Prodigal Son Receiving his Portion (1680) and The Parable of the Prodigal Son The Penitent Swineherd (1680).
How many Pompeo Batoni paintings are in Uppark?
Our catalogue lists 11 works by Pompeo Batoni at Uppark, among them Lascelles Raymond Iremonger (1718/19–1793) with Wreaths of Corn and Roses (1751), The Reverend Utrick Fetherstonhaugh (1717/18-1788) as Apollo (1751), Katherine Durnford (1751) and Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh (1751).
What did Joseph Vernet paint that hangs in Uppark?
Our catalogue lists 6 works by Joseph Vernet at Uppark, among them Night Rocky Inlet with Fisherfolk Setting Their Nets (1751), Midday A Ship Offshore, Foundering in a Storm (1751), Evening Habour Scene with Boats Being Unloaded and Spectators (1751) and A River Landscape with a Town above (1751).
Which famous artists are displayed in Uppark?
The ten best-known artists with works in Uppark are Luca Giordano (6), Pompeo Batoni (11), Joseph Vernet (6), Francesco Zuccarelli (4), Peter Tillemans (2), Michael Dahl (2), Nathaniel Dance-Holland (3), Arthur Devis (8), Charles François Grenier de Lacroix (4) and Franz de Paula Ferg (2).
Which painter is most represented in Uppark?
Our catalogue holds 11 works by Pompeo Batoni at Uppark; next come Arthur Devis (8), Luca Giordano (6) and Joseph Vernet (6).
Is Leonardo da Vinci in Uppark?
No: Uppark holds no work by Leonardo da Vinci in our catalogue.
Does Uppark have any Pablo Picasso paintings?
No: Uppark holds no work by Pablo Picasso in our catalogue.
Which countries are the painters of Uppark from?
Counting the artists with two works or more, Uppark holds painters born mostly in Italy (3), France (2), Belgium (2), Kingdom of Great Britain (2) and Sweden (1).
From which period are the artists of Uppark?
The 18th century leads with 6 artists born then. In this ranking, Luca Giordano (1634–1705) is the earliest born and Tommaso Ruiz (1954–1760) the latest.
How many artists have works in Uppark?
Our catalogue lists 25 artists with at least one work at Uppark, 13 of them with two or more, born between 1634 and 1954 in 8 countries.
How were the artists of Uppark ranked?
By recognition — Wikipedia articles in the most languages, page visits and our manual ranking — over the artists with two works or more of Uppark in our catalogue. One entry per work; details, studies and copies are left out.
The house
Uppark, , in a few lines
The History and Origins of Uppark
Uppark emerged in 1690 as a 17th-century house situated in the South Downs of West Sussex, England. It was built for the duplicitous Lord Grey, who required a sophisticated method of pumping water to great heights to supply the home atop its hilltop position. The red brick structure, designed in the Dutch style, has remained a constant presence in the landscape of South Harting for centuries. The estate underwent a significant transition in 1747 when Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh and his wife, Sarah Lethieullier, purchased the house and its surrounding lands. Their tenure involved extensive travel through France, Italy, and Austria, which informed the acquisition of various antiquities for the residence. Later, in 1780, the house became the site of a notable social scandal when Sir Henry Fetherstonhaugh took Emma Hamilton as a mistress, providing her with a cottage on the estate. The lineage of the property continued through various heirs, including the Bullock family, until it passed to the National Trust in 1954.
The Architecture and Building Features
This Grade I listed building is a red brick home designed in the Dutch style. It is thought to have been built by William Talman. The structure occupies a hilltop position in the South Downs, a location that required an ingenious method of pumping water to great heights to supply the house. In the attic, a telescope remains as a quiet presence. The grounds and exterior have been shaped by the hand of Humphry Repton, who was commissioned to add a pillared portico, a dairy, and a landscaped garden. These additions integrate the house into its surroundings. During the 19th century, the estate expanded with the addition of separate buildings for the stables and kitchens, which are connected to the main house by tunnels intended for the use of servants.
The famous originals of UpparkUppark: the full page, 69 originals
How the masters of the originals are ranked
The masters with two originals or more of Uppark 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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