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John Varley Collection

John Varley, a renowned British artist of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his breathtaking landscapes and captivating compositions

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Randalls Flint Mill, Nine Elms, Battersea, 1830, (1947). Creator: John Varley I

Randalls Flint Mill, Nine Elms, Battersea, 1830, (1947). Creator: John Varley I
Randalls Flint Mill, Nine Elms, Battersea, 1830, (1947). Windmill on the south bank of the River Thames in London, looking towards Vauxhall Bridge. From " British Windmills and Watermills, by C

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: St. Alkmunds, Shrewsbury, 1801, (1938). Artist: John Varley I

St. Alkmunds, Shrewsbury, 1801, (1938). Artist: John Varley I
St. Alkmund s, Shrewsbury, 1801, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Lindisfarne Abbey on Holy Island, Northumberland, 1830. Creator: John Varley I

Lindisfarne Abbey on Holy Island, Northumberland, 1830. Creator: John Varley I
Lindisfarne Abbey on Holy Island, Northumberland, 1830

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Harlech Castle and Snowdon, c. 1805. Creator: John Varley I

Harlech Castle and Snowdon, c. 1805. Creator: John Varley I
Harlech Castle and Snowdon, c. 1805

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Pont Aberglaslyn, 1812. Creator: John Varley I

Pont Aberglaslyn, 1812. Creator: John Varley I
Pont Aberglaslyn, 1812

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Looking under the Bridge. Creator: John Varley I

Looking under the Bridge. Creator: John Varley I
Looking under the Bridge

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Conway in North Wales, 1803. Creator: John Varley I

Conway in North Wales, 1803. Creator: John Varley I
Conway in North Wales, 1803

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: A Clearing in a Forest, late 1830s. Creator: John Varley I

A Clearing in a Forest, late 1830s. Creator: John Varley I
A Clearing in a Forest, late 1830s

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Landscape with Ruins. Creator: John Varley I

Landscape with Ruins. Creator: John Varley I
Landscape with Ruins

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Valley Landscape. Creator: John Varley I

Valley Landscape. Creator: John Varley I
Valley Landscape

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: A Stand of Trees [recto]. Creator: John Varley I

A Stand of Trees [recto]. Creator: John Varley I
A Stand of Trees [recto]

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Landscape Composition [recto]. Creator: John Varley I

Landscape Composition [recto]. Creator: John Varley I
Landscape Composition [recto]

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Sailboat on a Beach, first half 19th century. Creator: John Varley I

Sailboat on a Beach, first half 19th century. Creator: John Varley I
Sailboat on a Beach, first half 19th century

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Hilly Landscape at Sunset, c. 1830. Creator: Unknown

Hilly Landscape at Sunset, c. 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hilly Landscape at Sunset, c. 1830. Style of John Varley

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Kidwelly Castle, South Wales, c. 1810. Creator: Unknown

Kidwelly Castle, South Wales, c. 1810. Creator: Unknown
Kidwelly Castle, South Wales, c. 1810. Possibly after John Varley

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Side of Rotting Barn, 1800/10. Creator: Unknown

Side of Rotting Barn, 1800/10. Creator: Unknown
Side of Rotting Barn, 1800/10. School of John Varley, Robert Hills, or William Alexander

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Stockade Near Shore, n.d. Creators: John Varley I, William Turner

Stockade Near Shore, n.d. Creators: John Varley I, William Turner
Stockade Near Shore, n.d

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Small Landscape (Dutch), early 19th century. Creator: John Varley I

Small Landscape (Dutch), early 19th century. Creator: John Varley I
Small Landscape (Dutch), early 19th century

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Landscape, 1835. Creator: John Varley I

Landscape, 1835. Creator: John Varley I
Landscape, 1835

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Harlech Castle across the Traeth Mawr, 1800-1842. Creator: John Varley I

Harlech Castle across the Traeth Mawr, 1800-1842. Creator: John Varley I
Harlech Castle across the Traeth Mawr, 1800-1842

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Bamborough Castle from the Northeast, with Holy Island in the Distance, Northumberland

Bamborough Castle from the Northeast, with Holy Island in the Distance, Northumberland, 1827

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Figures Beside a Waterfall and Pool in a Wooded Landscape, 1812. Creator: John Varley I

Figures Beside a Waterfall and Pool in a Wooded Landscape, 1812. Creator: John Varley I
Figures Beside a Waterfall and Pool in a Wooded Landscape, 1812

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: On the Thames at Hammersmith, ca. 1836. Creator: John Varley I

On the Thames at Hammersmith, ca. 1836. Creator: John Varley I
On the Thames at Hammersmith, ca. 1836

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Fortified Entrance to a Welsh Town (East Gate of Caernarvon), ca. 1802

Fortified Entrance to a Welsh Town (East Gate of Caernarvon), ca. 1802

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: In the Lakes, early 19th century, (1943). Creator: John Varley I

In the Lakes, early 19th century, (1943). Creator: John Varley I
In the Lakes, early 19th century, (1943). Landscape with lake, bridge and church. From " English Diaries and Journals", by Kate O Brien. [Collins, London, 1943]

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Holy Island, c1810, (1946). Creator: John Varley I

Holy Island, c1810, (1946). Creator: John Varley I
Holy Island, c1810, (1946). View of Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island off the coast of Northumberland. From " Islands Round Britain", by R. M. Lockley. [Collins, London, 1946]

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Bray Church Yard, 1807. Creator: John Varley (British, 1778-1842)

Bray Church Yard, 1807. Creator: John Varley (British, 1778-1842)
Bray Church Yard, 1807. The inscription on the reverse of this drawing, " Bray Church Yard-1807, " likely refers to St

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Holy Island, 1810, (c1900). Creator: Unknown

Holy Island, 1810, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Holy Island, 1810, (c1900). Dark clouds over Lindisfarne Castle in Northumberland. Print after a painting by John Varley. From English water-colour with reproductions of drawings by eminent painters

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: John Varley, W. S. (1778-1842). Creator: Unknown

John Varley, W. S. (1778-1842). Creator: Unknown
John Varley, W.S. (1778-1842). Portrait print of British watercolour painter and astrologer Varley, after a drawing made c1820-1825 by his friend William Blake

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: View of Windsor from the River Thames, Berkshire, c1820. Artist: J Bluck

View of Windsor from the River Thames, Berkshire, c1820. Artist: J Bluck
View of Windsor from the River Thames, Berkshire, c1820

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Coastal Scene, c1798-1842. Artist: John Varley I

Coastal Scene, c1798-1842. Artist: John Varley I
Coastal Scene, c1798-1842

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: View of Windsor, c1832, (1938). Artist: John Varley I

View of Windsor, c1832, (1938). Artist: John Varley I
View of Windsor, c1832, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Emrose and Sons Ltd

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Harlech Castle, 1832, (1938). Artist: John Varley I

Harlech Castle, 1832, (1938). Artist: John Varley I
Harlech Castle, 1832, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Emrose and Sons Ltd

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Windermere from Bowness, c1822, (1938). Artist: John Varley I

Windermere from Bowness, c1822, (1938). Artist: John Varley I
Windermere from Bowness, c1822, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Drawings Prints, Drawing, Figures, Beside, Waterfall, Pool, Wooded, Landscape, Artist

Drawings Prints, Drawing, Figures, Beside, Waterfall, Pool, Wooded, Landscape, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Drawing, Figures Beside a Waterfall and Pool in a Wooded Landscape, Artist, John Varley, British, London 1778-1842 London, Varley, John, 1778, 1842, 1812, 1812

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Bamborough Castle Northeast Holy Island Distance

Bamborough Castle Northeast Holy Island Distance
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Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Thames Hammersmith ca 1836 Watercolor graphite

Thames Hammersmith ca 1836 Watercolor graphite
Artokoloro

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: John Varley (British, 1778 - 1842), Two Figures on a Country Road, graphite on wove paper

John Varley (British, 1778 - 1842), Two Figures on a Country Road, graphite on wove paper

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: John Varley, Looking under the Bridge, British, 1778 - 1842, watercolor over graphite

John Varley, Looking under the Bridge, British, 1778 - 1842, watercolor over graphite on wove paper

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: John Varley, Study of a Head in Profile, British, 1778 - 1842, gray wash and graphite

John Varley, Study of a Head in Profile, British, 1778 - 1842, gray wash and graphite on laid paper

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: John Varley, Study of Trees in a Landscape, British, 1778 - 1842, pen and brown ink

John Varley, Study of Trees in a Landscape, British, 1778 - 1842, pen and brown ink with brown wash on thin brown paper backed with japan paper

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: A View along the Thames towards Chelsea Old Church, London, John Varley, 1778-1842

A View along the Thames towards Chelsea Old Church, London, John Varley, 1778-1842, British

Background imageJohn Varley Collection: Westminster Abbey from Tothill Fields London Signed and dated in black paint, lower center

Westminster Abbey from Tothill Fields London Signed and dated in black paint, lower center: " J. Varley 1832", John Varley, 1778-1842, British


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John Varley, a renowned British artist of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his breathtaking landscapes and captivating compositions. Born in Shrewsbury in 1778, Varley's artistic journey began at a young age. His talent flourished over time as he honed his skills and explored various subjects. One of his notable works is "Randalls Flint Mill, " painted in 1830. This masterpiece depicts the picturesque Nine Elms area in Battersea, showcasing Varley's meticulous attention to detail. Another remarkable piece is "St. Alkmunds, Shrewsbury, " created in 1801. The painting transports viewers to a tranquil scene where they can almost feel the serenity emanating from the church. Varley's love for nature shines through his artwork, evident in pieces like "Small Landscape (Dutch)" and "Landscape" from the early 19th century. These paintings capture the essence of natural beauty with their vibrant colors and skillful brushstrokes. The artist also ventured into capturing architectural marvels such as Harlech Castle across Traeth Mawr and Bamborough Castle from Northeast with Holy Island in the Distance, Northumberland. Through these works, Varley showcases not only his artistic prowess but also his ability to evoke emotions through grand structures set against awe-inspiring backdrops. In addition to landscapes and architecture, Varley delved into scenes featuring human figures amidst nature's wonders. One such example is "Figures Beside a Waterfall and Pool in a Wooded Landscape. " This painting exudes tranquility while inviting viewers to imagine themselves immersed within its peaceful ambiance. Varley was no stranger to urban landscapes either; he captured bustling city life along riversides like Hammersmith on Thames around 1836 or fortified entrances like East Gate of Caernarvon circa 1802—a testament to his versatility as an artist.