Portret van John Varley

De 17 bekendste schilderijen van John Varley, een selectie uit de galerie

Bijgewerkt in november 2026 · gerangschikt op basis van onze populariteitsscore (zoekopdrachten, bezoeken en bestellingen per kunstwerk) · 17 werken van John Varley in onze catalogus

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Van alle originele werken die John Varley heeft nagelaten, is The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886) in de collectie van het Greenway de bekendste. Direct daarna volgen Night Ferry, Vancouver (1937) en Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927). Onze catalogus bevat 17 werken van John Varley; de galerie heeft de 17 meest bewonderde werken ter wereld bewaard, elk voorzien van de datum, het museum en het verhaal erachter.

1850 – 1933, Fulham Impressionism Meeste werken: McMichael Canadian Art Collection
The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886) door John Varley1. The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada 1886 Night Ferry, Vancouver (1937) door John Varley2. Night Ferry, Vancouver 1937 Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927) door John Varley3. Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park 1927

De top 10 schilderijen van John Varley: de selectie van de galerie

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Night Ferry, Vancouver (1937) door John Varley

Night Ferry, Vancouver

1937 · Oil On Canvas · McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan

The painting Night Ferry, Vancouver is a large oil on canvas that captures a serene night scene. It depicts a boat, appearing to be a ferry, sailing across the water under the gentle glow of a moonlit sky. The vessel carries several people, with some individuals visible standing while others are sitting or lying down as the boat glides through the water.

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Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927) door John Varley

Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park

1927 · Watercolor · McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan

In the quietude of 1927, John Varley II (the Younger) captured a moment of profound stillness in his evocative landscape, Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park. At first glance, the viewer is drawn to the skeletal silhouette of a prominent tree in the foreground, its trunk thick and weathered, stripped of its foliage. This central figure serves as a powerful memento mori, a stark reminder of the cycles of life and decay…

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De selectie van John Varley gaat verder, van 11 tot 17

11A Bedouin Goatherd On The Banks Of The Nile door John VarleyA Bedouin Goatherd On The Banks Of The Nile 12A Street In The Hassonayn Quarter, Cairo door John VarleyA Street In The Hassonayn Quarter, Cairo 13Mosque Of Mohammed Bey, Cairo door John VarleyMosque Of Mohammed Bey, Cairo 14A Bazaar door John VarleyA Bazaar 15Entrance To The Mausoleum Of Jyemiten, Nikko, Japan door John VarleyEntrance To The Mausoleum Of Jyemiten, Nikko, Japan 16Avenue Of Cryptomeria Leading To The Temple Of Fiaharajinshu, Nikko, Japan door John VarleyAvenue Of Cryptomeria Leading To The Temple Of Fiaharajinshu, Nikko, Japan 17Church at Yale, BC, 1930 door John VarleyChurch at Yale, BC, 1930Royal BC Museum

De onderwerpen die de aandacht van John Varley troffen

De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze originelen, elk met zijn mooiste voorbeeld.

Urban landscape 2 werken

Night Ferry, Vancouver (1937), John Varley #2 Night Ferry, Vancouver 1937 · McMichael Canadian Art Collection Near The Gate Of The Zueylah, Cairo, John Varley #7 Near The Gate Of The Zueylah, Cairo

19th century egypt 2 werken

A Well At Abbassieh, Near Cairo, John Varley #4 A Well At Abbassieh, Near Cairo Mosque Of Mohammed Bey, Cairo, John Varley #13 Mosque Of Mohammed Bey, Cairo

Architecture 2 werken

Mosque Near The Bab Al-nasr, Cairo, John Varley #5 Mosque Near The Bab Al-nasr, Cairo Church at Yale, BC, 1930, John Varley #17 Church at Yale, BC, 1930 Royal BC Museum

Cairo cityscape 2 werken

Near The Gate Of The Zueylah, Cairo, John Varley #7 Near The Gate Of The Zueylah, Cairo Mosque Of Mohammed Bey, Cairo, John Varley #13 Mosque Of Mohammed Bey, Cairo

De musea waar de originele werken van John Varley worden bewaard

De 3 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.

Museum Stad Werken van John Varley Schilderijen uit deze lijst
McMichael Canadian Art Collection, VaughanMcMichael Canadian Art Collection Vaughan 2 Night Ferry, Vancouver, Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park
GreenwayGreenway 1 The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada
Royal BC Museum, VictoriaRoyal BC Museum Victoria 1 Church at Yale, BC, 1930

John Varley jaar voor jaar: de originelen die elk jaar definiëren

Van 1886 tot 1927 werkte John Varley 42 jaar lang: de selectie volgt deze lange carrière jaar voor jaar, via de mooiste originele werken.

Werken per jaar

Selecteer een jaar om de originele werken te bekijken.

Vragen van verzamelaars over de schilderijen van John Varley

Waar is John Varley het meest bekend om?Onthul het antwoord

The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886), Greenway. Night Ferry, Vancouver (1937) en Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927) volgen.

Hoe oud was John Varley toen The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada werd gemaakt?Onthul het antwoord

36 jaar oud: The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada dateert uit 1886, en John Varley werd geboren in 1850.

Wat zijn de tien beroemdste schilderijen van John Varley?Onthul het antwoord

The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada, Night Ferry, Vancouver, Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park, A Well At Abbassieh, Near Cairo, Mosque Near The Bab Al-nasr, Cairo, Medical College Hospital, Calcutta, Near The Gate Of The Zueylah, Cairo, The Mosque Of Emir Mindar, Cairo, The Citadel And Mosque Of Mehemet-ali Of The Desert en Game El Syer, Cairo. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.

Hoeveel schilderijen heeft John Varley nagelaten?Onthul het antwoord

Onze catalogus bevat 17 werken van John Varley, daterend van 1886 tot 1927.

In welke musea hangen de meesterwerken van John Varley?Onthul het antwoord

Voornamelijk in McMichael Canadian Art Collection (Vaughan), Greenway en Royal BC Museum (Victoria). De bovenstaande museumtabel bevat een volledig overzicht.

Wat zijn de eerste en de laatste beroemde originelen van John Varley?Onthul het antwoord

Op deze pagina is het vroegste The Gate of Justice, Alhambra, Granada (1886) en het laatste Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park (1927).

Welke onderwerpen koos John Varley het vaakst?Onthul het antwoord

Urban landscape (2), 19th century egypt (2) en Architecture (2), verspreid over de 17 werken op deze pagina.

Bij welke kunststroming behoort John Varley?Onthul het antwoord

Impressionism, te oordelen aan de originelen op deze pagina.

Welke werken van John Varley hangen in het McMichael Canadian Art Collection?Onthul het antwoord

Night Ferry, Vancouver en Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park: het McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan herbergt 2 van de werken op deze pagina.

John Varley: leven en werk

John Varley II (the Younger): A Quiet Observer of British Landscape

John Varley II (the Younger), born in London in 1850, was a British landscape painter who quietly established himself as a significant contributor to the Victorian artistic tradition. While overshadowed by his father, John Varley I – a celebrated Romantic artist known for his dramatic depictions of mountainous scenery – John Varley II carved out a distinctive path focused on meticulous observation and subtle tonal variations, reflecting the influence of Impressionism alongside the core tenets of British landscape painting.
  • Early Life & Training: Born into an artistic family, John Varley II received his initial training from his father, absorbing the Romantic spirit and mastering watercolour techniques that prioritized capturing atmospheric effects over precise detail. This formative experience instilled in him a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and a commitment to portraying it with sensitivity.
  • Notable Works & Style: Varley II’s oeuvre comprises numerous landscapes predominantly featuring British coastal regions, particularly Cornwall and Dorset. His paintings are characterized by a restrained palette—often dominated by muted greens, blues, and browns—and an emphasis on capturing the nuances of light and shadow. Unlike his father's bolder brushstrokes, Varley II favored delicate washes and subtle gradations to convey mood and texture.
  • Influences & Connections: Though largely independent in his artistic vision, Varley II benefited from connections within the British art world. He admired artists like Claude Monet and Eugène Boudin, whose Impressionistic approach encouraged him to prioritize capturing fleeting moments of visual experience. Furthermore, he collaborated with William Blake on several illustrations for Blake’s poems, demonstrating a shared fascination with mythology and symbolism.
  • Achievements & Legacy: Varley II achieved considerable recognition during his lifetime, exhibiting extensively in London and establishing himself as a respected member of the Royal Watercolour Society. His paintings continue to be admired for their understated beauty and masterful execution—testaments to his dedication to capturing the essence of British landscapes with quiet grace.
  • Museum Collections: Several Varley II canvases reside in prominent museums across Europe, including The Museum of John Paul II Collection in Warsaw where you can admire “Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park” and “Night Ferry, Vancouver”. These artworks offer invaluable insights into the artistic sensibilities of the Victorian era and underscore Varley II’s enduring contribution to British art history.

Further Exploration

For a deeper understanding of John Varley I's impact on his son’s artistic development, consider reading “John Varley I: Intimate Observation & the British Romantic Landscape.” This article delves into Blake’s collaboration with Varley I and examines how it shaped Varley II’s aesthetic sensibilities. You can also discover more about Varley II’s work through online resources like Wikipedia ("John Varley (painter)") and explore his landscapes in detail at sites such as OriginalUniqueArt.
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