Sir William Quiller Orchardson Collection

Portrait of Sir William Quiller Orchardson
672588 Portrait of Sir William Quiller Orchardson; (add.info.: W Q Orchardson - Woodbury Sir William Quiller Orchardson (27 March 1832-13 April 1910)

William Quiller Orchardson, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
William Quiller Orchardson, 1860s

Toilers of the Sea, 1870, (c1930). Creator: William Quiller Orchardson
Toilers of the Sea, 1870, (c1930). Fishermen with their catch in rough seas. The older man holds a young boy close to him as he steers the boat

The Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907, (c1930). Creator: William Quiller Orchardson
The Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907, (c1930). Scene based on a real incident: the French satirist Voltaire (1694-1778) has been beaten by the servants of the Duc de Rohan after Voltaire outsmarted him

Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff. (King Henry IV - First Part), c1870. Artists
Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff. (King Henry IV - First Part), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Christopher Sly (Taming of the Shrew), c1870. Artist: Charles W Sharpe
Christopher Sly (Taming of the Shrew), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Her Mothers Voice, c1888, (c1900). Artist: William Quiller Orchardson
Her Mothers Voice, c1888, (c1900). Held by the Tate, London. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

Talbot and the Countess of Auvergne, 1875, (c1915). Artist: William Quiller Orchardson
Talbot and the Countess of Auvergne, 1875, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

The Young Duke, 1888. Artist: William Quiller Orchardson
The Young Duke, 1888. Painting held in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Studio Volume 82. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

Artist and R A, William Quiller Orchardson, Scottish artist, 1898. Artist: Spy
Artist and R A, William Quiller Orchardson, Scottish artist, 1898. Born in Scotland, Orchardson (1832-1910) was a subject and portrait painter who moved to London in 1862

The Young Housewife Study, c1878. Artist: William Quiller Orchardson
The Young Housewife Study, c1878. From The Studio Volume 50. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

William Quiller Orchardson, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
William Quiller Orchardson, artist and Royal Academician, 1882. Born in Scotland, Orchardson (1832-1910) was a subject and portrait painter who moved to London in 1862

The Farmers Daughter, 1881, (1912). Artist: William Quiller Orchardson
The Farmers Daughter, 1881, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

The Story of a Life Signed, lower right: wq orchardson, Sir William Quiller
The Story of a Life Signed, lower right: " wq orchardson", Sir William Quiller Orchardson, 1832-1910, British

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Sir William Quiller Orchardson was a renowned Scottish artist who lived from 1832 to 1910. He was known for his exceptional talent in capturing historical and narrative scenes with great attention to detail and emotion. One of his notable works is "Napoleon on Board the Bellerophon, 1815, " painted in 1880. In this painting, Orchardson depicts Napoleon Bonaparte aboard the HMS Bellerophon after his defeat at Waterloo. The artist skillfully portrays the defeated emperor's contemplative expression as he reflects upon his past glory. Another masterpiece by Orchardson is "Toilers of the Sea, " created in 1870. This painting showcases the artist's ability to convey human struggle and determination through art. It depicts fishermen battling against treacherous waves, symbolizing their resilience and bravery amidst adversity. "The Voltaire Incident" is another remarkable work by Orchardson, painted between 1883 and 1907. This piece captures a dramatic moment when Voltaire confronts an opponent during a heated debate, highlighting the power of intellectual discourse. Orchardson also ventured into theatrical subjects such as Shakespearean plays like "Prince Henry, Poins, and Falstaff" from King Henry IV - First Part around c1870 or Christopher Sly from Taming of the Shrew around c1870. These paintings demonstrate his ability to bring characters to life on canvas with vivid expressions and gestures. In addition to historical events and theater scenes, Orchardson excelled in portraying intimate moments like "Her Mother's Voice" (c1888) which evokes tender emotions between mother and child or "The Young Housewife Study" (c1878), showcasing a young woman engrossed in her daily chores while exuding gracefulness. Throughout his career, Sir William Quiller Orchardson received recognition for his artistic contributions including being elected as an Associate Member of Royal Academy (R. A. ) in 1898.