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Thomas Faed Collection

Thomas Faed was a renowned Scottish artist known for his captivating and emotive paintings

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Portrait of Thomas Faed

Portrait of Thomas Faed
672610 Portrait of Thomas Faed; (add.info.: Thomas Faed - Woodbury Thomas Faed (1826 - 1900) was a Scottish painter who is said to have done for Scottish art what Robert Burns did for Scottish song

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: 'Home' - painted by T. Faed - from the Flatou Collection, 1858. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith

"Home" - painted by T. Faed - from the Flatou Collection, 1858. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
"Home" - painted by T. Faed - from the Flatou Collection, 1858. Engraving after a painting....a little glimpse of "Home, " such a home as is only to be seen in Old England

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Pictures of the Year - VI. 'Lucy's Flittin'; after Thomas Faed, RA, 1891. Creator: Unknown

Pictures of the Year - VI. "Lucy's Flittin"; after Thomas Faed, RA, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Pictures of the Year - VI. "Lucy's Flittin"; after Thomas Faed, RA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: The Last of the Clan, 1865 (oil on canvas)

The Last of the Clan, 1865 (oil on canvas)
5947734 The Last of the Clan, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); 144.8x182.9 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Evangeline (oil on canvas)

Evangeline (oil on canvas)
3083307 Evangeline (oil on canvas) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); 59x53 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery ; Gift of Mr James Gresham

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Pictures of the Year- VII, 'And with the Burden of many years', 1888. Creator: Thomas Faed

Pictures of the Year- VII, "And with the Burden of many years", 1888. Creator: Thomas Faed
Pictures of the Year- VII, " And with the Burden of many years", 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Thomas Faed (engraving)

Thomas Faed (engraving)
2788308 Thomas Faed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Faed. Illustration for Toilers in Art by Henry C Ewart (Isbester)

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: The late Thomas Faed, RA, and his Work (litho)

The late Thomas Faed, RA, and his Work (litho)
1600121 The late Thomas Faed, RA, and his Work (litho) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Thomas Faed, RA, and his Work)

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: [Thomas Faed], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins

[Thomas Faed], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
[Thomas Faed], 1860s

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Demolition of old houses near Walbrook to make way for King William Street, City of London, 1834

Demolition of old houses near Walbrook to make way for King William Street, City of London, 1834

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Too young to be married, 1869. Artist: Thomas Faed

Too young to be married, 1869. Artist: Thomas Faed
Too young to be married, 1869; showing a man placing his arm round a girl who gazes into the distance whilst a dog sits at her feet

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: The Mitherless Bairn, c1893, (1911). Artist: Thomas Faed

The Mitherless Bairn, c1893, (1911). Artist: Thomas Faed
The Mitherless Bairn, c1893, (1911). Painting held at the Bankfield Museum, Yorkshire. From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Faults on Both Sides, 1861, (1911). Artist: Thomas Faed

Faults on Both Sides, 1861, (1911). Artist: Thomas Faed
Faults on Both Sides, 1861, (1911). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Sunday in the Backwoods of Canada, 1886. Artist: F Lefrancq

Sunday in the Backwoods of Canada, 1886. Artist: F Lefrancq
Sunday in the Backwoods of Canada, 1886. After Thomas Faed (1826-1900). From Illustration of English and Scottish History, Volume I by Thomas Archer

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: A Lady in Fancy Dress, c1846-1900, (1937). Artist: Thomas Faed

A Lady in Fancy Dress, c1846-1900, (1937). Artist: Thomas Faed
A Lady in Fancy Dress. After a painting by Thomas Faed (1826-1900). From The Studio Vol. 114 [At the Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1937]

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: When the Children are Asleep, 1908-1909

When the Children are Asleep, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: His Only Pair, 1860, (1917). Artist: Thomas Faed

His Only Pair, 1860, (1917). Artist: Thomas Faed
His Only Pair, 1860, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Thomas Faed, Royal Academician, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

Thomas Faed, Royal Academician, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Thomas Faed, Royal Academician, 1880. He studied at the Edinburgh School of Design, and in 1849 was elected as an associate of the Scottish Academy

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Sir Walter Scott and his friends, c1849

Sir Walter Scott and his friends, c1849. Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) and his literary friends at Abbotsford: seated; Thomas Thomson, James Ballantyne, Archibald Constable

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Portrait of Thomas Faed in his Studio, 19th century. Artist: John Ballantyne

Portrait of Thomas Faed in his Studio, 19th century. Artist: John Ballantyne
Portrait of Thomas Faed in his Studio, 19th century. From a private collection

Background imageThomas Faed Collection: Thomas Faed 1860s Albumen silver print Approx

Thomas Faed 1860s Albumen silver print Approx
Thomas Faed, 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx, 10.2 x 6.3 cm, 4 2 1/2, Photographs, 1, AM170720 027317


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Thomas Faed was a renowned Scottish artist known for his captivating and emotive paintings. His masterpiece, "The Last of the Clan, " created in 1865, showcases his exceptional talent in capturing the essence of human emotions on canvas. The painting depicts a lone Highlander standing amidst ruins, symbolizing the end of an era. Another notable work by Faed is "Evangeline, " an oil painting that beautifully portrays Longfellow's tragic heroine. With meticulous attention to detail, Faed brings Evangeline's sorrowful story to life through his brushstrokes. In "Pictures of the Year- VII, 'And with the Burden of many years', " completed in 1888, Faed demonstrates his ability to capture poignant moments. This piece reflects upon the weight and weariness that comes with age and experience. Faed's artistic prowess extended beyond painting; he also excelled in engraving as seen in the detailed portrait titled "Thomas Faed. " Additionally, lithographs like "The late Thomas Faed, RA, and his Work" provide insight into both his life and artistry. One fascinating aspect of Faed's work is its historical significance. For instance, he depicted significant events such as the demolition of old houses near Walbrook to make way for King William Street in London during 1834. Through this artwork, viewers can glimpse into a momentous period marked by urban development. Faed explored various themes throughout his career. In "Too young to be married, " painted in 1869, he captures youthful innocence juxtaposed against societal expectations—a thought-provoking commentary on early marriages during that time. "The Mitherless Bairn, " created around 1893 but published later in 1911 exemplifies Faed's ability to evoke empathy through art. This touching portrayal tugs at heartstrings as it depicts a motherless child seeking comfort from her surroundings.