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Frederic Leighton Collection

Frederic Leighton: Master of Artistic Expression Frederic Leighton, a renowned British artist of the 19th century

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Artist: A Gilbert

The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Artist: A Gilbert
The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Etching of the sculpture by Sir Frederic Leighton. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Captive Andromache, c1886. Artist: Frederic Leighton

Captive Andromache, c1886. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Captive Andromache, c1886. Painting housed in the City of Manchester Art Galleries, Manchester. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: A Condottiere, 1871-72. Creator: Frederic Leighton

A Condottiere, 1871-72. Creator: Frederic Leighton
A Condottiere, 1871-72

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Mrs. James Guthrie [Possible monogrammed signature lower right on top of chair leg]

Mrs. James Guthrie [Possible monogrammed signature lower right on top of chair leg], Frederic Leighton, 1830-1896, British

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, 1830 - 1896, aka Sir Frederic Leighton

Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, 1830 - 1896, aka Sir Frederic Leighton
3083246 Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, 1830 - 1896, aka Sir Frederic Leighton.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English painter and sculptor)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: El Haram, Jerusalem (oil on panel)

El Haram, Jerusalem (oil on panel)
PNH354617 El Haram, Jerusalem (oil on panel) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 11.5x19.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Head of an Old Italian Woman, c.1850 (oil on canvas)

Head of an Old Italian Woman, c.1850 (oil on canvas)
8677877 Head of an Old Italian Woman, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 61.9x48.8 cm; Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: F. Leighton, A.R.A., E. W. Cooke, R.A., E. B. Stephens, A.R.A., P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864

F. Leighton, A.R.A., E. W. Cooke, R.A., E. B. Stephens, A.R.A., P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Creator: Unknown
F. Leighton, A.R.A., E. W. Cooke, R.A., E. B. Stephens, A.R.A., P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Engraving from photographs by J. and C. Watkins

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Sluggard, 1890. Creator: Frederic Leighton

The Sluggard, 1890. Creator: Frederic Leighton
The Sluggard, 1890

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Studies for the Arts of Peace'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick... c1880-83

Studies for the Arts of Peace'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick... c1880-83
'Studies for the Arts of Peace'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Study for a Vintage'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A

Study for a Vintage'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A
'Study for a Vintage'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Cimabue Procession'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton... c1880-83

The Cimabue Procession'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton... c1880-83
'The Cimabue Procession'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Study for the Daphnephoria'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick... c1880-83

Study for the Daphnephoria'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick... c1880-83
'Study for the Daphnephoria'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Athlete Wrestling With A Python, after 'Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A. c1880-83

The Athlete Wrestling With A Python, after 'Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A. c1880-83. Creator: A Gilbert
'The Athlete Wrestling With A Python, after Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Group from The Fresco The Arts of War, after Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A. c1880-83

Group from The Fresco The Arts of War, after Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A. c1880-83. Creator: A Gilbert
'Group from The Fresco The Arts of War, after Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A. c1880-83. Creator: George Frederick Watts

Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A. c1880-83. Creator: George Frederick Watts
Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: 'Pictures of the Year - VI. 'The Return of Persephone'; after Sir F Leighton, Bart, PRA, 1891

'Pictures of the Year - VI. "The Return of Persephone"; after Sir F Leighton, Bart, PRA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Allegorical Female Figure with Lion, Lamb, Two Putti, n.d. Creator: Frederic Leighton

Allegorical Female Figure with Lion, Lamb, Two Putti, n.d. Creator: Frederic Leighton
Allegorical Female Figure with Lion, Lamb, Two Putti, n.d

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Giovanni Costa (1826-1903) 1878 (oil on canvas) (see also 165202)

Giovanni Costa (1826-1903) 1878 (oil on canvas) (see also 165202)
LGH250630 Giovanni Costa (1826-1903) 1878 (oil on canvas) (see also 165202) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London, UK

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Athlete Struggling with a Python (bronze)

Athlete Struggling with a Python (bronze)
NGW186853 Athlete Struggling with a Python (bronze) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Lachrymae, 1894-95. Creator: Frederic Leighton

Lachrymae, 1894-95. Creator: Frederic Leighton
Lachrymae, 1894-95

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Last Watch of Hero, 1887, (c1902). Creator: Unknown

The Last Watch of Hero, 1887, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Last Watch of Hero, 1887, (c1902). After a painting in the Manchester Art Gallery. Victorian depiction of a scene from Greek mythology

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Lord Leighton, c1890, (1896). Artist: W&D Downey

Lord Leighton, c1890, (1896). Artist: W&D Downey
Lord Leighton, c1890, (1896). Frederic Leighton (1830-1896), British painter and sculptor whose works depicted historical, biblical and classical subject matters. From The Magazine of Art

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Late Lord Leighton, P. R. A. 1878-1896, (1896). Artist: Moritz Klinkicht

The Late Lord Leighton, P. R. A. 1878-1896, (1896). Artist: Moritz Klinkicht
The Late Lord Leighton, P.R.A. 1878-1896, (1896). Frederic Leighton (1830-1896), British painter and sculptor whose works depicted historical, biblical and classical subject matters

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Castle and Leighton

Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Castle and Leighton
This engraving is from a copperplate dated 1673, and shows part of a roll of arms. It features the coats of arms of people who contributed towards the completion of the work a starting with King

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Artist: Frederic Leighton

Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Artist: Frederic Leighton
Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Romola (1862-63) is a historical novel by George Eliot set in the fifteenth century

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Bath of Psyche, c1890

The Bath of Psyche, c1890. Painting held in the Tate Britain, London. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Death of Leander, predella panel of The Last Watch of Hero, 1887 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Leander, predella panel of The Last Watch of Hero, 1887 (oil on canvas)
MAN62956 The Death of Leander, predella panel of The Last Watch of Hero, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 33.6x76.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Isle of Chios, c. 1867 (oil on canvas)

The Isle of Chios, c. 1867 (oil on canvas)
MAN77497 The Isle of Chios, c.1867 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 26.5x41.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Frederic Leighton); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Captive Andromache, c. 1888 (oil on canvas) (see 226710 & 250633)

Captive Andromache, c. 1888 (oil on canvas) (see 226710 & 250633)
MAN62955 Captive Andromache, c.1888 (oil on canvas) (see 226710 & 250633) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 197x407 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: widow of Hector)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Temple of Philae, 1868 (oil on canvas)

The Temple of Philae, 1868 (oil on canvas)
MAN278073 The Temple of Philae, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 18.7x29.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Last Watch of Hero, 1887 (oil on canvas)

The Last Watch of Hero, 1887 (oil on canvas)
MAN62954 The Last Watch of Hero, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 160.3x91.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Hero and Leander;); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: An athlete wrestling with a python, 1877 (sculpture)

An athlete wrestling with a python, 1877 (sculpture)
7146729 An athlete wrestling with a python, 1877 (sculpture) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Head of a Roman Model, (oil on paper laid down on canvas)

Head of a Roman Model, (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
1199532 Head of a Roman Model, (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 24.6x20.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Portrait of a Girl seated on a Rug, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Girl seated on a Rug, (oil on canvas)
658608 Portrait of a Girl seated on a Rug, (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Girl seated on a Rug. Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: In St Mark s, (oil on canvas)

In St Mark s, (oil on canvas)
1199480 In St Mark s, (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 106.7x68.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Head of a Girl, (oil on canvas)

The Head of a Girl, (oil on canvas)
827251 The Head of a Girl, (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 39.7x28.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Head of a Girl. Frederic Leighton (1830-1896). Oil on canvas

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The late Lord Leighton (engraving)

The late Lord Leighton (engraving)
728971 The late Lord Leighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Lord Leighton, president of the Royal Academy)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Presidents of the Royal Academy (engraving)

Presidents of the Royal Academy (engraving)
1605118 Presidents of the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presidents of the Royal Academy)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The late Lord Leighton, President of the Royal Academy (engraving)

The late Lord Leighton, President of the Royal Academy (engraving)
1605037 The late Lord Leighton, President of the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Lord Leighton, President of the Royal Academy)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Lord Leighton Sketching (pencil on paper)

Lord Leighton Sketching (pencil on paper)
5889026 Lord Leighton Sketching (pencil on paper) by Howard, George, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911); 23.5x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Old Damascus: Jews Quarter Or Gathering Lemons, c. 1873-1874 (oil on canvas)

Old Damascus: Jews Quarter Or Gathering Lemons, c. 1873-1874 (oil on canvas)
1766762 Old Damascus: Jews Quarter Or Gathering Lemons, c.1873-1874 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Damascus: Jews Quarter Or Gathering Lemons)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Liverpool Art Congress (litho)

The Liverpool Art Congress (litho)
1595876 The Liverpool Art Congress (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liverpool Art Congress)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Late Lord Leightons House, in Holland Park Road, Kensington (b / w photo)

The Late Lord Leightons House, in Holland Park Road, Kensington (b / w photo)
1063703 The Late Lord Leightons House, in Holland Park Road, Kensington (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Lord Leightons House)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Gulnihal, (oil on canvas)

Gulnihal, (oil on canvas)
659842 Gulnihal, (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 55.3x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulnihal. Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896). Oil on canvas. 55.3 x 40cm

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: The Moorish Garden; a Dream of Granada, 1874 (oil on canvas)

The Moorish Garden; a Dream of Granada, 1874 (oil on canvas)
659841 The Moorish Garden; a Dream of Granada, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 104x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Moorish Garden; a Dream of Granada)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Portrait of Frederic Leighton (1830-1896) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Frederic Leighton (1830-1896) (oil on canvas)
1772114 Portrait of Frederic Leighton (1830-1896) (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96) (after); 77x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Frederic Leighton (1830-1896)

Background imageFrederic Leighton Collection: Study of a Girls Head, (oil on canvas)

Study of a Girls Head, (oil on canvas)
1199615 Study of a Girls Head, (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 26.4x18.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright



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Frederic Leighton: Master of Artistic Expression Frederic Leighton, a renowned British artist of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating and evocative works. From powerful sculptures to mesmerizing oil paintings, Leighton's artistic prowess knew no bounds. One of his most iconic sculptures is "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, " created between 1880 and 1882 by A Gilbert under Leighton's guidance. This masterpiece captures the intense struggle between man and beast, showcasing Leighton's ability to convey raw emotion through sculptural form. In another stunning piece titled "Captive Andromache" from 1886, Frederic Leighton demonstrates his mastery of oil painting. The delicate brushstrokes bring Andromache's captivity to life, highlighting her vulnerability amidst a backdrop of strength and power. Leighton further showcases his versatility as an artist in "A Condottiere, " completed in 1871-72. This striking portrait exudes confidence and nobility while capturing the essence of its subject with remarkable precision. Not limited to traditional mediums, Leighton also dabbled in portraiture. In "Mrs. James Guthrie, " he skillfully captures her grace and elegance through subtle details like her monogrammed signature on the chair leg – a testament to his attention to even the smallest elements. Leaning towards mythology for inspiration, one cannot overlook "The Death of Leander. " As part of the predella panel within "The Last Watch of Hero" (1887), this poignant scene depicts tragedy and longing against a backdrop that transports viewers into ancient times. "The Isle of Chios" (1867) takes us on an enchanting journey through vibrant colors and meticulous brushwork that showcase both beauty and serenity, and is evident that nature served as one of Leighton's greatest muses throughout his career.