Francis Grant Collection

Portrait of Queen Victoria on Horseback, with Windsor Castle, the Duke of Wellington
ARM123905 Portrait of Queen Victoria on Horseback, with Windsor Castle, the Duke of Wellington and the Household Brigade in the Background, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Grant

Francis Grant, Esquire, New President of the Royal Academy (engraving)
1099006 Francis Grant, Esquire, New President of the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Grant, Esquire)

Portrait of Katherine Boulton, 1850. Creator: Francis Grant
Portrait of Katherine Boulton, 1850

Mr Charles Davis - Huntsman of the Royal Buckhounds, c1860s, (c1879). Creator: Francis Grant
Mr Charles Davis - Huntsman of the Royal Buckhounds, c1860s, (c1879). Charles Davis (1788-1866) succeeded George Sharpe as Huntsman of the Royal or Kings Hunt

George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl, c1850, (1930). Creator: Francis Grant
George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl, c1850, (1930). Portrait of George Augustus Frederick John Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl (1814-1864)

Sir Colin Campbell, afterwards Lord Clyde, c1860, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Sir Colin Campbell, afterwards Lord Clyde, c1860, (1901). Portrait of British Field Marshal Colin Campbell (1792-1863), Commander-in-Chief of India

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), prime minister of Great Britain and 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 1892. Artist: R Taylor
Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), prime minister of Great Britain and 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 1892. From the Illustrated London News (23 April 1892)

Thomas Babington, British poet, historian and Whig politician, 19th century. Portrait of Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay (1800-1859)

Portrait of Sir Francis Grant in his Studio, 1866. Artist: John Ballantyne
Portrait of Sir Francis Grant in his Studio, 1866. From a private collection

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Francis Grant: A Master of Capturing Elegance and Power Step into the world of artistry with Francis Grant, a renowned painter from the 19th century. Born in 1803, this Scottish artist left an indelible mark on the art scene with his exceptional talent for capturing elegance and power. One of Grant's notable works is "Sidney Herbert, " painted in 1847. This oil on canvas masterpiece showcases Herbert's dignified presence and captures his essence flawlessly. Another remarkable piece is "Sir Daniel Gooch" from 1872, where Grant skillfully portrays Gooch's commanding stature through brushstrokes that exude confidence. Grant also demonstrated his artistic prowess in historical scenes such as "Portrait of Queen Victoria on Horseback. " Painted in 1840, this captivating artwork depicts Her Majesty alongside Windsor Castle, the Duke of Wellington, and the Household Brigade. The attention to detail transports viewers back to a time filled with grandeur and regality. As a testament to his influence within artistic circles, an engraving titled "Francis Grant Esquire" commemorates him becoming President of the Royal Academy. This honor speaks volumes about his impact on British art during that era. Not limited to portraits alone, Grant showcased versatility by painting landscapes too. One such example is "Portrait of Katherine Boulton, " created in 1850. With delicate strokes and vibrant colors, he brings Boulton's beauty to life against a picturesque backdrop. Grant's talent extended beyond canvases; he also captured personalities through photography like Mr Charles Davis - Huntsman of the Royal Buckhounds. Taken around the 1860s but published later in c1879, this photograph immortalizes Davis' connection with nature and hunting traditions. The artist had a knack for portraying nobility as seen in pieces like "George Murray, " depicting the distinguished Duke of Atholl circa 1850.