Adam Buck Collection

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England, 1801 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England, 1801/25. Floral print with vignettes of family life. Possibly designed by Adam Buck

Portrait of Edward Currie Holding a Cricket Bat, 1830 (pencil and watercolour)
651894 Portrait of Edward Currie Holding a Cricket Bat, 1830 (pencil and watercolour) by Buck, Adam (1759-1833); 28.3x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of William Bellingham Budworth and his Sister Emma Mary, Small Full Length
651880 Portrait of William Bellingham Budworth and his Sister Emma Mary, Small Full Length, on a Balcony, 1795 (coloured chalks and watercolour) by Buck

Portrait of a Lady, standing full length in a White Dress by a Piano
651879 Portrait of a Lady, standing full length in a White Dress by a Piano, 1801 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Buck

Yorik, the Monk and Madame L- in the Inn Courtyard at Calais, c1760s, (1942). Creator: Adam Buck
Yorik, the Monk and Madame L- in the Inn Courtyard at Calais, c1760s, (1942). A Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne. Illustration by Adam Buck

Mamma, Don t Make Me Beg in Vain, Please Read That Pretty Book Again, c1808. Artist: Adam Buck
Mamma, Don t Make Me Beg in Vain, Please Read That Pretty Book Again, c1808. From The Connoisseur Vol LIX, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

I Could Not Learn My Book Mama, c1810. Artist: Adam Buck
I Could Not Learn My Book Mama, c1810, (1921). From The Connoisseur Vol LIX, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Mary Anne Clarke at the base of a statue, 1803. Artists: Mary Anne Clarke, Adam Buck
Mary Anne Clarke at the base of a statue, 1803. From The Connoisseur Volume XLI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1915]

Portrait of a Lady, 1804. Artist: Adam Buck
Portrait of a Lady, 1804. From The Connoisseur Volume XLII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1915]

Archers, c1799. Artist: Wright & Ziegler
Archers, c1799. After Adam Buck (1759?1833). From The Connoisseur Volume XCII, edited by F. Gordon Roe. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1933]

Portrait of an Irish Girl, late 18th-early 19th century, (1910). Artist: Adam Buck
Portrait of an Irish Girl, late 18th-early 19th century, (1910). Illustration from The Connoisseur, (August 1910)

Caledonia in a Reel, c1800. Artist: Joseph Constantine Stadler
Caledonia in a Reel, c1800. After Adam Buck (1759-1833). From The Connoisseur Volume LI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1918]

Sophia Western, 1800. Artist: Joseph Constantine Stadler
Sophia Western, 1800. Sophia Western is the love interedt of Tom Jones, in the novel of the same name. The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, often known simply as Tom Jones

Brother and Sister, late 18th-early 19th century, (1913). Artist: Adam Buck
Brother and Sister, late 18th-early 19th century, (1913). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1913)

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Adam Buck was an English artist known for his exquisite portraits and panel designs. Born in 1759, little is known about his early life and education. One of his notable works is the Panel (Furnishing Fabric) created in England in 1801. This intricate design showcases Buck's talent for capturing delicate details. In 1830, Buck portrayed Edward Currie Holding a Cricket Bat using pencil and watercolor. The portrait beautifully captures Currie's passion for the sport, showcasing Buck's ability to capture both physical likeness and personality. Another remarkable piece by the Small Full-Length Portrait of William Bellingham Budworth and his Sister Emma Mary. Painted with meticulous attention to detail, this portrait reflects the elegance and grace of its subjects. Buck also excelled at depicting women, as seen in the Portrait of a Lady standing full length in a White Dress by a Piano. The lady exudes poise while her surroundings add depth to the composition. One of Adam Buck's most famous works is Yorik, the Monk and Madame L- in the Inn Courtyard at Calais from around the 1760s. This painting showcases his skillful storytelling through artistry. In Mamma, Don't Make Me Beg in Vain, Please Read That Pretty Book Again painted around 1808, we see another example of Buck's ability to capture tender moments between mother and child. Similarly touching is I Could Not Learn My Book Mama from around 1810 where he portrays a young child struggling with their studies under their mother's watchful eye. Collaborating with Mary Anne Clarke on Mary Anne Clarke at the base of a statue (1803), Adam Buck shows versatility beyond portraiture while maintaining artistic excellence. The Portrait of a Lady from 1804 exemplifies how he effortlessly captured beauty through subtle brushstrokes that bring out each subject’s unique charm.