Benjamin Robert Haydon Collection

Xenophon and the Greeks Sighting the Sea [recto]. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Xenophon and the Greeks Sighting the Sea [recto]

Xenophon and the Greeks Sighting the Sea [verso]. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Xenophon and the Greeks Sighting the Sea [verso]

Study of a Hand [recto]. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Study of a Hand [recto]

Study of a Right Hand [recto]. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Study of a Right Hand [recto]

Sketches Related to Painting of Marcus Curtis, n.d. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Sketches Related to Painting of Marcus Curtis, n.d

Sketch of Horse and Rider, n.d. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Sketch of Horse and Rider, n.d

Sketch of Horse with Notations, n.d. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Sketch of Horse with Notations, n.d

Head of Nero in the British Museum, n.d. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Head of Nero in the British Museum, n.d

Lord Gray, n.d. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Lord Gray, n.d

Punch or May Day, 1829, (c1915). Artist: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Punch or May Day, 1829, (c1915). The painting is part of the collection of the Tate Gallery, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Portrait of Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846), 1816. Creator: George Henry Harlow
Portrait of Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846), 1816

Meeting of the Birmingham Political Union, 1832-33. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Meeting of the Birmingham Political Union, 1832-33. Painting depicts the meeting of the Unions on New Hall Hill, Birmingham May 7th, 1832

The proposed decorations of the new Houses of Parliament; Paradise;... The Curse, 1844
The proposed decorations of the new Houses of Parliament; Paradise; Haydons cartoon, The Curse, 1844. God expels Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden; design for the interior of the newly rebuilt

Benjamin Haydon, 1816, (1943). Creator: George Henry Harlow
Benjamin Haydon, 1816, (1943). Portrait of British painter and author Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846) whose " Autobiography" proved more enduring than his painting

St James Street in an uproar, or the quack artist and his assailants, 1819. Artist
St James Street in an uproar, or the quack artist and his assailants, 1819. Fashionable carriages stop outside a door in St Jamess Street marked Chalk Drawing

Reform Banquet at the Guildhall, London, 1837
Interior view of the Guildhall, London during the Reform Banquet, 1837

A Mock Election in the Kings Bench Prison, c1828, (1912). Artist: Bonner
A Mock Election in the Kings Bench Prison, c1828, (1912). In July 1827, the inmates of the Kings Bench Prison, Borough, South London

Douglas Mackinnon Baillie Hamilton Cochrane, 12th Earl of Dundonald, (1852?1935), 1902. Artist: R Faulkner
General Douglas Mackinnon Baillie Hamilton Cochrane, 12th Earl of Dundonald, 1902. Dundonald (1852-1935) commanded a mounted brigade in South Africa in the Boer War

Benjamin Robert Haydon (British, 1786 - 1846), Study of the Statue of Diana in the Vatican, charcoal on laid paper

Venus and Anchises, Benjamin Robert Haydon, 1786-1846, British

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Benjamin Robert Haydon: A Passionate Artist and Political Activist Benjamin Robert Haydon, a renowned British artist of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works. Born in 1786, Haydon's artistic journey began at a young age and flourished throughout his life. One of his notable pieces is "Punch or May Day, " created in 1829. This painting showcases Haydon's skillful portrayal of lively characters engaged in festive revelry. It captures the essence of merriment and celebration during this traditional English holiday. In 1816, George Henry Harlow painted a stunning portrait himself. The artwork beautifully encapsulates the artist's introspective nature and determination to leave a lasting legacy through his creations. Haydon was not only dedicated to art but also actively involved in politics. His painting titled "Meeting of the Birmingham Political Union" depicts an important gathering that took place between 1832-33. Through this piece, he expressed his support for political reform movements sweeping across Britain during that time. "The proposed decorations of the new Houses of Parliament; Paradise. . The Curse" is another significant work by Haydon from 1844. In it, he envisioned grandiose decorations for the iconic building while exploring themes such as paradise lost and humanity's fall from grace. Haydon's association with fellow artists can be seen in George Henry Harlow's painting from 1816 titled "Benjamin Haydon. " This intimate depiction reveals their close friendship and mutual admiration within artistic circles. His satirical piece called "St James Street in an uproar" portrays a humorous encounter between a quack artist and those who question his credibility. With wit and cleverness, Haydon highlights societal skepticism towards artists' abilities during that era. Another politically charged artwork by him is "Reform Banquet at Guildhall, London" from 1837.