George Henry Grenville Manton is the best-known artist with works in the Usher Gallery; next come Alfred George Webster, William Tom Warrener and Herbert Rollett.
Our catalogue lists 163 works of the Usher Gallery by 77 artists; the 21 best known are ranked below, each with the works the museum holds.
The masters of the originals
The 10 masters whose originals hang in the Usher Gallery
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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1. George Henry Grenville Manton 1855–1932
1855–1932 4 originals at the Usher Gallery
Born in 1855 and passing away in 1932, Manton’s career spanned nearly eight decades, during which he cultivated a distinctive style characterized by meticulously rendered historical scenes, evocative genre paintings, and a subtle yet powerful use of symbolism. Manton’s early life remains somewhat shrouded in mystery, though it's known he received his initial artistic training at the Royal Academy School in London.
Originals at the Usher Gallery
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2. Alfred George Webster 1852–1916
1852–1916 13 originals at the Usher Gallery
Born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Webster’s early artistic inclinations were nurtured through formal training at the Lincoln School of Art. However, it was his time spent studying under Stephen Adam at the Glasgow School of Art that proved pivotal to his development.
Originals at the Usher Gallery
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3. William Tom Warrener 1861–1934
1861–1934 13 originals at the Usher Gallery
William Tom Warrener (1861–1934) was a British landscape painter born in Worcestershire, England. Warrener’s formative years were spent in Worcestershire, where he received a grounding in classical art principles at Worcester Royal Grammar School.
Originals at the Usher Gallery
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4. Herbert Rollett 1872–1932
1872–1932 7 originals at the Usher Gallery
Born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, in 1872, Rollett’s early life seemed destined for a predictable trajectory – a career in business, much like his father, a farmer. It's important to remember that Rollett’s artistic pursuits were undertaken alongside his demanding business life.
Originals at the Usher Gallery
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5. Kenneth Gribble 1925–1995
1925–1995 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
Kenneth Gribble (1925-1995) wasn’t merely an artist; he was a chronicler, a visual poet capturing the essence of post-war Britain through the lens of industrial landscapes.
Originals at the Usher Gallery
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6. Medina Ann Hammad born 1963
born 1963 4 originals at the Usher Gallery
Hammad's work is characterized by a haunting beauty, often imbued with a sense of mystery and quiet contemplation, drawing heavily on the rich symbolism of Islamic art while simultaneously forging a distinctly modern voice.
Originals at the Usher Gallery
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7. George Taylor 1914–1996
1914–1996 4 originals at the Usher Gallery
George Augustine Taylor (born August 30, 1895; died January 5, 1996) was a British artist renowned for his evocative depictions of the English countryside and particularly his pioneering exploration of immersive environments within art. Taylor’s artistic sensibilities were shaped by exposure to Minimalism and Land Art movements spearheaded by artists like Walter de Maria.
Originals at the Usher Gallery
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8. Anna Airy 1882–1964
1882–1964 Born in Greenwich, United Kingdom 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
Anna Airy, born in Greenwich in 1882, emerged as a significant figure in early 20th-century British art —a time of immense social and artistic change. Airy's formal training began at the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1899 to 1903, where she honed her skills under the tutelage of influential figures like Fred Brown, Henry Tonks, and Philip Wilson Steer.
Originals at the Usher Gallery
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5 originals at the Usher Gallery
Despite adhering to classical principles, Browne’s canvases consistently depicted scenes from rural England — rolling hills, picturesque villages, and evocative portraits capturing the essence of human character.
Originals at the Usher Gallery
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10 originals at the Usher Gallery
White’s artistic contributions garnered considerable acclaim throughout his career.
Originals at the Usher Gallery
The masters, continued
No. 11 to No. 21: more masters of the Usher Gallery
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11. John Ferneley
Neoclassicism
1782–1860 · born in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
- The Burton Hunt (1830)
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12. William Hilton
Romanticism
1786–1839 · born in Lincoln, United Kingdom · 16 originals at the Usher Gallery
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13. Ivon Hitchens
Expressionism
1893–1979 · born in London, United Kingdom · 4 originals at the Usher Gallery
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14. Archibald Stuart-Wortley
1849–1905 · 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
- The Sleep of an Acorn (1884)
- The Poacher's Daughter (1884)
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15. Mary Potter
1900–1981 · born in Beckenham, United Kingdom · 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
- Spring Landscape (1933)
- Still Life
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16. Ronald Ossory Dunlop
Impressionism
1894–1973 · born in Dublin, Ireland · 7 originals at the Usher Gallery
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17. Fred Appleyard
1874–1963 · born in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom · 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
- Cleethorpes Foreshore, Lincolnshire (1930)
- Farm Buildings (1930)
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18. Erich Wolfsfeld
1884–1956 · born in Krajenka, Poland · 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
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19. John Downton
1906–1991 · born in Erith, United Kingdom · 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
- Young Woman in a Landscape (1948)
- Child with Roses (1936)
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20. Susan Wilson
born 1951 · born in Dunedin, New Zealand · 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
- On the Gothic Line (1990)
- Self Portrait with Hands (1996)
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21. Edmund Havell the Younger
1819–1899 · born in Reading, United Kingdom · 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
The house in figures
The masters of the Usher Gallery, in figures
The masters with the most originals at the Usher Gallery
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 the Usher Gallery
9 women masters, 12 originals, in our catalogue of the Usher Gallery.
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Anna Airy
1882–1964 · born in Greenwich, United Kingdom · 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
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Mary Potter
1900–1981 · born in Beckenham, United Kingdom · 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
- Spring Landscape (1933)
- Still Life
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Susan Wilson
born 1951 · born in Dunedin, New Zealand · 2 originals at the Usher Gallery
- On the Gothic Line (1990)
- Self Portrait with Hands (1996)
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Anna Zinkeisen
1901–1976 · born in Kilcreggan, United Kingdom · 1 originals at the Usher Gallery
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Thérèse Lessore
1884–1945 · born in Southwick, United Kingdom · 1 originals at the Usher Gallery
- Hop Pickers (1938)
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Shani Rhys James
born 1953 · born in Melbourne, Australia · 1 originals at the Usher Gallery
- Lead White (1995)
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Jean Cooke
1927–2008 · born in South London, United Kingdom · 1 originals at the Usher Gallery
- Not Waving, Just Painting (1996)
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Mary Henrietta Dering Curtois
1854–1929 · born in Branston, United Kingdom · 1 originals at the Usher Gallery
Asked of us
Questions on the masters of the Usher Gallery
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Which artist in the Usher Gallery is the most famous?
George Henry Grenville Manton, with 4 works at the Usher Gallery in our catalogue (In the Year of Our Lord, Colonel Edward Snow Mason and Miss Dorothy Brook); then Alfred George Webster and William Tom Warrener.
What did George Henry Grenville Manton paint that hangs in the Usher Gallery?
4 works by George Henry Grenville Manton at the Usher Gallery are in our catalogue: In the Year of Our Lord (1914), Colonel Edward Snow Mason (1918), Miss Dorothy Brook (1918) and Dr E. Mansell Sympson among them.
Which Alfred George Webster works are in the Usher Gallery?
13 works by Alfred George Webster at the Usher Gallery are in our catalogue: Spring (1896), Narcissus (1899), Canterbury Pilgrims and Frederick Andrew (1840–1916) (1916) among them.
What did William Tom Warrener paint that hangs in the Usher Gallery?
13 works by William Tom Warrener at the Usher Gallery are in our catalogue: Quadrille I (1890), Portrait of an Unknown Man (1882), Vineyard (1890) and Undergrowth (1890) among them.
Which ten artists should I look for in the Usher Gallery?
The ten best-known artists with works in the Usher Gallery are George Henry Grenville Manton (4), Alfred George Webster (13), William Tom Warrener (13), Herbert Rollett (7), Kenneth Gribble (2), Medina Ann Hammad (4), George Taylor (4), Anna Airy (2), Clive Richard Browne (5) and Harry White (10).
Who has the most paintings in the collection of the Usher Gallery?
William Hilton (1786–1839), with 16 works in our catalogue of the Usher Gallery, ahead of Alfred George Webster (13), William Tom Warrener (13) and Harry White (10).
Is Leonardo da Vinci in the Usher Gallery?
No: the Usher Gallery holds no work by Leonardo da Vinci in our catalogue.
Does the Usher Gallery have any Pablo Picasso paintings?
No: the Usher Gallery holds no work by Pablo Picasso in our catalogue.
Are there any women painters in the Usher Gallery?
9 women artists have works of the Usher Gallery in our catalogue, among them Anna Airy (2), Mary Potter (2), Susan Wilson (2), Anna Zinkeisen (1), Thérèse Lessore (1) and Shani Rhys James (1).
Which countries are the painters of the Usher Gallery from?
Counting the artists with two works or more, the Usher Gallery holds painters born mostly in United Kingdom (7), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1), Ireland (1), Poland (1) and New Zealand (1).
Which centuries do the painters of the Usher Gallery belong to?
The 19th century leads with 12 artists born then. In this ranking, John Ferneley (1782–1860) is the earliest born and Medina Ann Hammad (born 1963) the latest.
How many artists does the collection of the Usher Gallery cover?
Our catalogue lists 77 artists with at least one work at the Usher Gallery, 21 of them with two or more, born between 1782 and 1963 in 5 countries.
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The famous originals of the Usher GalleryThe Usher Gallery: the full page, 165 originalsThe museums of Lincoln
How the masters of the originals are ranked
The masters with two originals or more of the Usher Gallery 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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