English Art Collection (page 26)

Phoenicura Frontalis, Phoenicura Leucocephala. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould

Phoenicura Rubeculoides, Phoenicura Coeruleocephala. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould

Cinclus Pallasii, Brown Dipper. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould. John Gould was working as a taxidermist, he was known as the bird-stuffer

Zoothera Monticola, Long-billed Thrush. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould

John Everett Millais - Isabella 1849

John William Waterhouse - Undine

John Henry Fuseli - The Nightmare

John Constable (1776-1837) English landscape painter salisbury cathedral

John everett millais mariana in the moated grange

Frederic Leighton 1830-1896 Flaming June 1895

Frederic Leighton Icarus and Daedalus c 1869 Oil on canvas

Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, 1833 - 1898, British artist, The Beguiling of Merlin, 1872-7

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English art encompasses a rich and diverse range of styles, subjects, and mediums. From the picturesque landscapes of The Weald of Kent to the vibrant advertising posters of Southern Railway, English artists have captured the essence of their surroundings with skill and creativity. One such example is the Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate in 1939. This colourful lithograph transports viewers to a seaside paradise, enticing them with promises of sun-soaked beaches and refreshing ocean breezes. John William Waterhouse, a renowned English painter, masterfully depicted scenes that evoke emotion and beauty. In his painting "Children on the Beach, St. Ives, " he captures the innocence and joy of childhood against a backdrop of crashing waves and golden sand. Another captivating artwork is "A Lady Walking in a Garden. " This full-length portrait showcases elegance as she delicately holds her small child's hand amidst lush greenery. The artist's attention to detail brings this tranquil scene to life. Moving away from portraiture, Colonel Udnys Bay Colt Truffle by Sorcerer Held by a Groom" portrays an exquisite oil-on-canvas depiction of horses. The artist's meticulous brushstrokes capture every muscle and sinew as these magnificent creatures are presented for admiration. In contrast to traditional paintings, Laurel Tree stands out as an intricately hand-coloured etching from 1731-1743. Its delicate details showcase nature's splendor while highlighting England's love for botanical illustrations. Maps also play an important role in English art history; A Map of the Union South Africa from 1931 demonstrates both artistic skill and geographical accuracy through its vivid colour lithography. Teatime offers a glimpse into everyday life through pencil sketches heightened with watercolour on cardstock - showcasing how even mundane moments can be transformed into works worthy of appreciation. At Aphrodite’s Cradle (The Ever-New Horizon) invites viewers into an ethereal world where myth meets reality.