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Volgens de visie van de galerie is het beroemdste schilderij van William Blake Richmond Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer (1885), waarvan het origineel in het Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh hangt. William Holman Hunt (1900) en Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales (1872) maken het trio compleet dat elk oog herkent. Van de 14 werken van William Blake Richmond in onze catalogus presenteert de galerie hieronder de 14 bekendste werken, elk een origineel met de jaartal, het museum en wat het uniek maakt.
The oil painting titled Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer captures a man of many disciplines. Created by the artist William Blake Richmond in 1885, the work presents the Scottish subject in a moment of quietude. Lang was a figure of vast intellectual reach, moving between the roles of poet, art critic, and historian. He also functioned as a translator of Homer and an anthropologist, his mind a…
Sir William Blake Richmond painted this portrait of William Holman Hunt in 1900. The work captures the subject during the final decade of his life, presenting a dignified study of the man who co-founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Richmond, a contemporary of the movement, utilizes a realistic approach to document the sitter's presence.
The portrait captures a young woman, the Princess of Wales, in a moment of quiet composure. She is positioned in a three-quarter view, her gaze directed toward the viewer with a sense of steady dignity. A soft light descends from the upper left, tracing the delicate architecture of her face and the fine, intricate patterns of her lace collar. The deep reds of her garment anchor the composition, providing a…
An Audience in Athens During Agamemnon by Aeschylus is a large-scale oil on canvas painted by William Blake Richmond about 1884. The work captures a vast assembly of figures gathered within the tiered stone architecture of an ancient Greek amphitheater. Sunlight washes over the semi-circular rows, illuminating the textures of draped fabric and the pale skin of the spectators. In the distance, the silhouette of an Acropolis-like structure rests against…
In the portrait Rachel Henty, Mrs E. Gleadowe Marshall by William Blake Richmond, the subject is presented in a three-quarter length view. She is positioned slightly off-center within the frame, facing toward the viewer's right. Despite this lateral orientation, her gaze is directed forward to meet the observer. Her greyish-white hair is styled upwards, emerging from the dark tones of her attire. The subject's hands are clasped in front of…
There is a profound stillness in this portrait of Eustace Lyle Gibbs. Captured in 1890, the work presents a young boy in a three-quarter view, his gaze meeting the viewer with an intimacy that feels almost private. The composition is deliberate, positioning him slightly off-center to create a sense of depth within the frame. He wears a dark garment, accented by a light blue sailor-style collar tied in a bow,…
In "The Slave" by William Blake Richmond, painted about 1886, we find ourselves in an intimate, dimly lit space. The composition is vertically oriented, drawing the eye upward toward the central figures. A woman occupies the primary focus, her form draped in a heavy dark cloak that rests over a light-colored gown. She gazes upward, her expression one of quiet longing or deep contemplation. Beside her, a nude toddler clings…
In "The Bath Of Venus" by William Blake Richmond, the scene unfolds within a lush, Mediterranean-style landscape. The composition centers upon a standing nude female figure, likely Venus, who is flanked by three attendants. They occupy the midground of a shallow perspective, their forms anchored against a backdrop of vertical, cypress-like trees. In the foreground, a basin of deep blue water provides a cool weight to the base of the…
We are looking at Hera in the House of Hephaistos, an oil on canvas created by the British artist William Blake Richmond. This particular work dates to 1902, a period when Richmond was already an established figure within the Royal Academy. The painting captures a quiet, mythological moment, rendered with a precision that speaks to his deep familiarity with the Old Masters he studied during his travels in Italy.
The oil portrait depicts an elderly woman, Lady Harriet Sarah Wantage, positioned in a three-quarter view. She gazes slightly away from the viewer, her expression remaining serene and serious. The subject's pale skin on her face and hands provides a sharp contrast to the deep blacks and dark browns of her garments. A white lace cuff is visible at her wrist, and she wears a pearl necklace alongside matching earrings.…
De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze originelen, elk met zijn mooiste voorbeeld.
De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van William Blake Richmond | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Portrait Gallery |
Londen | 3 | William Holman Hunt, William Holman Hunt, William Morris |
 Scottish National Portrait Gallery |
Edinburgh | 1 | Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer |
 Royal Collection |
Londen | 1 | Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales |
 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery |
Birmingham | 1 | An Audience in Athens During Agamemnon by Aeschylus |
 Ickworth |
Suffolk County | 1 | Rachel Henty, Mrs E. Gleadowe Marshall |
 Tyntesfield |
1 | Eustace Lyle Gibbs (1885 -1915) | |
 Indianapolis Museum of Art |
Indianapolis | 1 | Hera in the House of Hephaistos |
 Te Whare O Rehua Sarjeant Gallery |
1 | A Greek Water Carrier in Egypt |
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The portrait captures a young woman, the Princess of Wales, in a moment of quiet composure. She is positioned in a three-quarter view, her gaze directed toward the viewer with a sense of steady dignity. A soft light descends from the upper left, tracing the delicate architecture of her face and the fine, intricate patterns of her lace collar. The deep reds of her garment anchor the composition, providing a…
The oil painting titled Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer captures a man of many disciplines. Created by the artist William Blake Richmond in 1885, the work presents the Scottish subject in a moment of quietude. Lang was a figure of vast intellectual reach, moving between the roles of poet, art critic, and historian. He also functioned as a translator of Homer and an anthropologist, his mind a…
There is a profound stillness in this portrait of Eustace Lyle Gibbs. Captured in 1890, the work presents a young boy in a three-quarter view, his gaze meeting the viewer with an intimacy that feels almost private. The composition is deliberate, positioning him slightly off-center to create a sense of depth within the frame. He wears a dark garment, accented by a light blue sailor-style collar tied in a bow,…
Sir William Blake Richmond painted this portrait of William Holman Hunt in 1900. The work captures the subject during the final decade of his life, presenting a dignified study of the man who co-founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Richmond, a contemporary of the movement, utilizes a realistic approach to document the sitter's presence.
Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer (1885), Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh. William Holman Hunt (1900) en Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales (1872) volgen.
43 jaar oud: Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer dateert uit 1885, en William Blake Richmond werd geboren in 1842.
Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer, William Holman Hunt, Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales, An Audience in Athens During Agamemnon by Aeschylus, Rachel Henty, Mrs E. Gleadowe Marshall, Eustace Lyle Gibbs (1885 -1915), The Slave, The Bath Of Venus, Hera in the House of Hephaistos en Portrait of Lady Harriet Sarah Wantage (1837–1920). De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.
Onze catalogus bevat 14 werken van William Blake Richmond, daterend van 1872 tot 1909.
Voornamelijk in National Portrait Gallery (Londen), Scottish National Portrait Gallery (Edinburgh) en Royal Collection (Londen). De bovenstaande museumtabel bevat een volledig overzicht.
In 1880s: 5 van de 14 werken op deze pagina werden toen gemaakt, waaronder Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912. Poet and writer.
Op deze pagina is het vroegste Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales (1872) en het laatste Portrait of Lady Harriet Sarah Wantage (1837–1920) (1909).
Woman (6), Man (5) en Beard (3), verspreid over de 14 werken op deze pagina.
Oil On Canvas, voor 8 van de 14 werken op deze pagina.
William Holman Hunt, William Holman Hunt en William Morris: het National Portrait Gallery, Londen herbergt 3 van de werken op deze pagina.
Sir William Blake Richmond was een Britse schilder, beeldhouwer en ontwerper van glas-in-lood en mozaïek. Geboren in Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk, was hij de zoon van de portrettenschilder George Richmond en Julia Tatham. Zijn artistieke reis begon met privéles aan huis, gevolgd door drie jaar lang de studie tekenen en schilderen aan de Royal Academy of Art vanaf 1858. Een cruciale periode in zijn ontwikkeling vond plaats tijdens een zesweekse reis door Italië, waar hij de meesterwerken van oude grootmeesters zoals Michelangelo, Tintoretto en Giotto in zich opnam.
Richmond boekte al vroeg succes als portrettenschilder en exposeerde zijn eerste grote werk in 1861 bij de Royal Academy. Zijn uitzonderlijke talent leidde tot zijn verkiezing tot Associate van de Royal Academy in 1888 en tot Royal Academician in 1895. Naast de portretkunst was hij een productief ontwerper van monumentale decoraties, waarvan de mozaïeken in het koor en de apsis van de St Paul's Cathedral in Londen de meest prominente zijn.
Zijn werk in het mozaïekontwerp kenmerkte zich door een levendige behandeling met grillig, onregelmatig glas dat in verschillende hoeken werd geplaatst om het licht te vangen. Deze techniek, beïnvloed door de Byzantijnse en vroegchristelijke stijlen, ontstond uit een samenwerking met de glasmakers James Powell and Sons om nieuwe kleuren en materialen te ontwikkelen. Deze innovaties breidden het kleurenpalet uit dat beschikbaar was voor kunstenaars binnen de Arts and Crafts-beweging. Zijn ontwerpen voor glas-in-lood, zoals die in St Mary's, Stretton, maakten gebruik van dik, gestreept glas om de schitterende effecten van zijn mozaïekwerk na te bootsen.
Naast zijn visuele kunsten was Richmond ook een beeldhouwer en een pleitbezorger voor het milieu. Zijn opmerkelijke beeldhouwwerken omvatten:
Bovendien was hij een vroege voorvechter van schone lucht in Londen; in 1898 richtte hij de Coal Smoke Abatement Society op om de duisternis die door steenkoolrook werd veroorzaakt, aan te pakken.
