Retrato de Alfred Parsons

As 33 Pinturas Mais Famosas de Alfred Parsons, uma Seleção da Galeria

Atualizado em Novembro 2026 · classificado pela nossa pontuação de popularidade (pesquisas, visitas e pedidos de cada obra) · 33 obras de Alfred Parsons em nosso catálogo

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De todas as obras originais deixadas por Alfred Parsons, a mais famosa é Bredon on the Avon, Worcestershire (1910), da coleção do Ferens Art Gallery, em Hull. Logo atrás vêm The Boathouse e The Manor Park (1900). Nosso catálogo contém 33 obras de Alfred Parsons; a galeria preservou as 33 que o mundo mais admira, cada uma exibida com sua data, seu museu e sua história.

1847 – 1920, Beckington Mais obras: Ferens Art Gallery

As 10 principais pinturas de Alfred Parsons: a escolha da galeria

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Bredon on the Avon, Worcestershire (1910) de Alfred Parsons

Bredon on the Avon, Worcestershire

1910 · Oil · Ferens Art Gallery, Hull

In Bredon on the Avon, Worcestershire, Alfred Parsons invites the viewer into a quiet, monochrome landscape where time seems to pause. The scene unfolds through a careful layering of natural elements, establishing a deep sense of space that draws the eye from the immediate riverbank toward the distant horizon. In the foreground, thick vegetation and the textures of the riverbank anchor the composition, providing a tactile entry point into this…

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The Boathouse de Alfred Parsons

The Boathouse

Oil

We are looking at The Boathouse, a work by the English artist Alfred Parsons. Born in 1847, Parsons developed a reputation for capturing the quietude of the landscape, often focusing on the intersection of botanical life and the English countryside. This particular piece reflects his deep understanding of the natural world and the structures that inhabit it.

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The Manor Park (1900) de Alfred Parsons

The Manor Park

1900 · Oil On Canvas · University of Bristol, Bristol

In The Manor Park, Alfred Parsons presents a quiet moment from the turn of the century. Created about 1900, this oil on canvas captures a serene landscape that reflects the artist's deep connection to the English countryside. The work measures 94 x 151 cm, offering a substantial presence that invites a closer look at its subtle details. It is a piece that speaks to the stillness of a specific time…

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Os temas que cativaram o olhar de Alfred Parsons

Os quatro temas que mais se repetem nestas obras originais, cada um com o seu melhor exemplo.

Os museus que guardam os originais de Alfred Parsons

Os 8 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.

Museus Cidade Obras de Alfred Parsons Pinturas desta lista
Ferens Art Gallery, HullFerens Art Gallery Hull 2 Bredon on the Avon, Worcestershire, Spring Sunshine
Walker Art Gallery, LiverpoolWalker Art Gallery Liverpool 2 River Scene with a Shepherd and Sheep by a Ferry, On the Bure at Wroxham
Southwark Art Collection, LondresSouthwark Art Collection Londres 2 Morning on the Kennet, American Apples
University of Bristol, BristolUniversity of Bristol Bristol 1 The Manor Park
Victoria Art Gallery, BathVictoria Art Gallery Bath 1 Landscape
Art Gallery of New South Wales, SydneyArt Gallery of New South Wales Sydney 1 Mowing time
Royal Horticultural Society RHS Lindley Library, LondresRoyal Horticultural Society RHS Lindley Library Londres 1 Rosa arvensis Huds.
Dallas Museum of Art, DallasDallas Museum of Art Dallas 1 The Ouse at Bledsoe

Alfred Parsons década a década: a obra original que define cada uma

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Perguntas de colecionadores sobre as pinturas de Alfred Parsons

Por qual obra Alfred Parsons é mais conhecido(a)?Revelar a resposta

Bredon on the Avon, Worcestershire (1910), Ferens Art Gallery, Hull. The Boathouse e The Manor Park (1900) vêm a seguir.

Qual era a idade de Alfred Parsons quando Bredon on the Avon, Worcestershire foi feita?Revelar a resposta

63 anos: Bredon on the Avon, Worcestershire data de 1910, e Alfred Parsons nasceu em 1847.

Quais são as dez pinturas mais famosas de Alfred Parsons?Revelar a resposta

Bredon on the Avon, Worcestershire, The Boathouse, The Manor Park, Landscape, 'When Nature Painted all Things Gay', Magnolias, River Scene with a Shepherd and Sheep by a Ferry, Mowing time, On the Bure at Wroxham e Orange Lilies, Broadway, Worcestershire. O ranking acima apresenta o ano e o museu de cada uma.

Quantas pinturas Alfred Parsons deixou?Revelar a resposta

Nosso catálogo contém 33 obras de Alfred Parsons, datadas de 1880 a 1914.

Em quais museus estão expostas as obras-primas de Alfred Parsons?Revelar a resposta

Principalmente em Ferens Art Gallery (Hull), Walker Art Gallery (Liverpool) e Southwark Art Collection (Londres). A tabela de museus acima lista todos eles.

Em que anos Alfred Parsons pintou as suas obras mais famosas?Revelar a resposta

Em 1900s: 4 das 33 obras nesta página foram feitas então, sendo The Manor Park delas.

Quais são as primeiras e as últimas obras originais famosas de Alfred Parsons?Revelar a resposta

Nesta página, a mais antiga é Morning on the Kennet (1880) e a mais recente é Rosa arvensis Huds. (1914).

Quais temas Alfred Parsons escolheu com mais frequência?Revelar a resposta

Landscape (4), Trees (3) e Flowers (3), entre as 33 obras nesta página.

Qual técnica Alfred Parsons mais utilizou?Revelar a resposta

Oil, para 2 das 33 obras nesta página.

Quais obras de Alfred Parsons estão expostas no Ferens Art Gallery?Revelar a resposta

Bredon on the Avon, Worcestershire e Spring Sunshine: o Ferens Art Gallery, Hull detém 2 das obras desta página.

Alfred Parsons: vida e obra

Alfred William Parsons: A Life in Art and Gardens

Early Life and Artistic Training

  • Born in Beckington, Somerset, the son of a surgeon and keen gardener.
  • Initially worked as a clerk in the Post Office but left to pursue art.
  • Studied at the Kensington School of Art.
  • Began exhibiting his work at various galleries from 1874, including the Royal Academy.
  • Early influences likely included the Barbizon school and English landscape painters.

Artistic Career: Painting and Illustration

  • Developed a reputation for idyllic English landscapes that resonated with American audiences.
  • Frequently exhibited at prestigious galleries like the Grosvenor Gallery and Royal Academy.
  • Collaborated with Edwin Austin Abbey on illustrated books, contributing to popular works of literature.
  • Illustrated short stories by Thomas Hardy and travel books, showcasing his versatility.
  • His illustrations for William Robinson's The Wild Garden were highly regarded and cemented his reputation as a botanical artist.
  • Won the Chantrey Bequest in 1887, recognizing his artistic merit.
  • Published Notes from Japan (1896), documenting his travels with accompanying illustrations.
  • Became President of the Society of Painters in Watercolours in 1905.
  • Illustrated Ellen Willmott's monumental work, The Genus Rosa, featuring over 132 watercolor studies.

Garden Design and Horticultural Interests

  • Shared a belief with contemporaries that artists could design superior gardens.
  • Formed a partnership with Walter Croker St-Ives Partridge to offer garden design services.
  • Designed significant gardens in England, Scotland, and the United States.
  • Notable commissions included Clouds in Wiltshire for Percy Wyndham, and gardens at Wightwick Manor.
  • Restored historic gardens like Great Chalfield Manor and Littlecote House, demonstrating a sensitivity to architectural context.
  • His keen interest in horticulture informed his artistic practice and vice versa.

Legacy and Historical Significance

  • Parsons's work captured the idealized vision of English country life that appealed to American sensibilities.
  • His botanical illustrations, particularly those in The Genus Rosa, are valued for their scientific accuracy and artistic beauty.
  • He contributed significantly to the Arts and Crafts movement’s emphasis on integrating art with nature.
  • His legacy lies in his ability to combine landscape painting, botanical illustration, and garden design into a cohesive artistic vision.
  • Remains an important figure in Victorian art history, celebrated for his depictions of English landscapes and gardens.