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Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Bt

Henry William Pickersgill rendered this oil on canvas in 1851, capturing Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Bt. The sitter, a prominent statesman and leader of the Tory Party, served as Prime Minister during several periods of the mid-19th century. His political legacy includes the founding of the Metropolitan Police in 1829 during his tenure as Home Secretary.

Matthew Gregory Lewis

The gaze of Matthew Gregory Lewis meets the air with a quiet, heavy intensity. In this portrait by Henry William Pickersgill, the subject appears caught in a moment of profound contemplation. He sits as a man of intellect and shadow, his presence defined by the sharp contrast of light against the darkness that surrounds him. There is a weight to his expression, a sense of a mind preoccupied with the…

Sir George Adam Wood (1767-1831)

The figure of Sir George Adam Wood emerges from a nebulous, dark background, a presence defined by the sharp geometry of military authority. He stands in a three-quarter length pose, his body angled slightly to create a sense of immediate, commanding weight. Light falls from the upper left, carving the contours of a face that carries the gravity of command. The monochromatic palette strips away the distraction of color, leaving…

Rowland, 1st Viscount Hill (1772-1842)

In this 1835 oil portrait, we encounter Rowland, 1st Viscount Hill, presented in a three-quarter length composition that speaks to a life defined by military duty. The subject is positioned centrally, his presence anchored against a dark, atmospheric background that suggests the heavy, shifting clouds of a dusk sky. There is a quiet gravity to his posture. He holds a telescope, a tool of his profession, which creates a subtle…

James Silk Buckingham and his Wife

In this 1816 portrait, Henry William Pickersgill captures James Silk Buckingham and his Wife in a moment of quiet connection. The artist, a prominent figure in the Victorian era, brings a sense of lived presence to the pair. They sit together, their figures draped in Arab costume, a choice that reflects the specific interests of the subjects and the era's fascination with the East. The man wears a turban, while…

The Oriental Love Letter

In this 1824 oil on canvas, we find ourselves drawn into a private, domestic scene set within a Middle Eastern harem. A young woman sits poised in a chair, her presence defined by a blue dress and a striking red sash that cinches her waist. There is a certain stillness to her posture, a quietude that suggests she is lost in the contents of a letter. The background is composed…

Jeremy Bentham

In this oil on canvas, Henry William Pickersgill captures the likeness of Jeremy Bentham. The subject sits as a 19th-century English philosopher and proponent of utilitarianism. He was a man of law and thought, a jurist and philosopher whose presence is fixed upon the fabric of the era. The portrait was exhibited in 1829.

Portrait of Sir Charles James Napier )

The Portrait of Sir Charles James Napier ) is a work by the English portraitist Henry William Pickersgill. This black and white image presents a man who carries the unmistakable presence of a leader or a prominent historical figure. He is depicted in a formal military uniform, though the attire is further detailed by a suit and a tie, lending a sense of gravity to his appearance. The composition places…

Portrait of thomas cubitt , quarter-length, in a black coat and waistcoat

The portrait presents a quarter-length view of a man, Thomas Cubitt, positioned against a dark, undifferentiated background. He is oriented toward the left of the frame, though his gaze is directed slightly away from the viewer. The subject possesses a full, well-groomed beard and a mustache. His hair is styled with a side part and features slight curls at the sides of his face. He wears a dark, high-collared coat…

James Hadden of Persley, Provost of Aberdeen (1801-3, 1809-11, 1813-15, 1830-32)