John Goldar Collection

The Battle of the Boyne. July 1st 1690, (1785). Creator: John Goldar
The Battle of the Boyne. July 1st 1690, (1785). The Battle of the Boyne was fought between the English King James II, and the Dutch Prince William of Orange, who, with his wife

Her Grace the Dutches of Grafton, 1787. Creator: John Goldar
Her Grace the Dutches of Grafton, 1787. Portrait of English peer and heiress Isabella FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton, Duchess of Grafton (1667-1723)

The Battle of Minden, or Thornhausen, in Westphalia... 1759, (1785). Creator: John Goldar
The Battle of Minden, or Thornhausen, in Westphalia, where the Alied [sic] Army, commanded by Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttle, obtain d a Glorious Victory over the French Army

The Great Seal of the Common Wealth of England, 1785. Creator: Unknown
The Great Seal of the Common Wealth of England, 1785. Two sides of the seal dating from the period of the English Commonwealth

The Unfortunate Death of Major Andre, 1780, (1790?). Creator: John Goldar
The Unfortunate Death of Major Andre, 1780, (1790?). British soldier Major John Andre (1751-1780) was hanged as a spy during the American War of Independence

Mr Rapin De Thoyras, (1784). Creator: John Goldar
Mr Rapin De Thoyras, (1784). Portrait of French historian Paul de Rapin (1661-1725). Frontpiece for Harrisons edition of Rapins History of England, written and first published in French, 1724-1727

The Monument of King Richard II. and Ann his Queen, in Westminster Abbey, mid 18th century. Tomb of King Richard II (1367-1400) and Anne of Bohemia (1366-1394) at Westminster Abbey in London

The Monument of Queen Elizabeth in Westminster Abbey, 1786. Artist: John Goldar
The Monument of Queen Elizabeth in Westminster Abbey, 1786. The tomb of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) at Westminster Abbey in London. The monument was sculpted by Maximilian Colt

View of the new building at the Bank of England, City of London, 1785
View of the new building at the Bank of England from Mansion House with a street scene. City of London, 1785

The Dissolution of the Long Parliament, 1653, by Oliver Cromwell, in order to intoduce Triennal Ele Artist: John Goldar
The Dissolution of the Long Parliament, 1653, by Oliver Cromwell, in order to intoduce Triennal Elections, 1783. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

The Battle of the Saints, c1795. Artist: John Goldar
The Battle of the Saints, c1795, (1924). The Battle of the Saintes was fought in the Caribbean off Dominica between a French fleet commanded by Admiral Francois-Joseph Paul

Anne of Denmark (1574-1619), queen consort of King James I, 1786. Artist: John Goldar
Anne of Denmark (1574-1619), queen consort of King James I, 1786. Anne married James in 1589 and bore him three children who survived infancy, including the future King Charles I

Queen Mary II. Artist: John Goldar
Queen Mary II. Mary (1662-1694) came to the throne following the Glorious Revolution. Mary, a Protestant, ruled jointly with her husband William III, (1650-1702), also known as William of Orange

Richard III of England, (1786). Artist: John Goldar
Richard III of England, (1786). Portrait of Richard (1452-1485)

King William II of England, (1786). Artist: John Goldar
King William II of England, (1786). Portrait of William Rufus (1056-1100), son of William the Conqueror

King James II of England, (1787). Artist: John Goldar
King James II of England, (1787). Portrait of James (1633-1701), the second surviving son of King Charles I, who became king on the death of his brother, Charles II

King Henry III, (1786). Artist: John Goldar
King Henry III, (1786). Portrait of Henry (1207-1272) from the monument in Westminster Abbey

George, Prince of Denmark, (18th century). Artist: John Goldar
George, Prince of Denmark, (18th century). Portrait of Prince George (1653-1708) was the Prince consort of Queen Anne of Great Britain

Mary I of Scotland, popularly known as Mary, Queen of Scots, (1794). Artist: John Goldar
Mary I of Scotland, popularly known as Mary, Queen of Scots, (1794). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Henry VIII of England, (1784). Artist: John Goldar
Henry VIII of England, (1784). Portrait of King Henry VIII, engraved for Harrisons edition of Rapins History of England. Hand-coloured later

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John Goldar, a talented artist of the 18th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exquisite creations. His works captured significant historical events and prominent figures, showcasing his exceptional skills as an artist. One such masterpiece is "The Battle of the Boyne, " painted in 1690. This captivating artwork depicts the intense clash between forces during this pivotal moment in history. With meticulous attention to detail, Goldar brings this battle to life, immersing viewers in its dramatic atmosphere. In another remarkable piece titled "Her Grace the Duchess of Grafton, " created in 1787, Goldar portrays elegance and grace through his brushstrokes. The dutchess's regal presence shines through as she gazes confidently at the viewer, exuding poise and sophistication. Goldar's talent extended beyond historical events; he also excelled at capturing individuals' essence. In "Mr Rapin De Thoyras" from 1784, he skillfully portrays a distinguished figure with intricate details that reveal character and depth. "The Unfortunate Death of Major Andre" is yet another poignant creation by Goldar. Painted around 1790 but depicting an event from 1780, it showcases his ability to evoke emotion through art. The tragic scene unfolds before our eyes as we witness Andre's untimely demise during the American Revolutionary War. Goldar's artistic prowess was not limited to people alone; he also immortalized architectural marvels like Westminster Abbey's monuments. In pieces such as "The Monument of King Richard II and Ann his Queen" and "The Monument of Queen Elizabeth, " he captures these grand structures with precision and reverence for their historical significance. Furthermore, Goldar ventured into landscapes too; one notable example being "View of the new building at the Bank of England. " Completed in 1785, this painting offers a glimpse into London's bustling cityscape while highlighting the architectural splendor of the Bank of England.