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Alfred Parsons Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Alfred Parsons our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Alfred Parsons · 1847 – 1920

American Apples

1888 · Southwark Art Collection, London · original 152 x 104 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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The Manor Park

1900 · University of Bristol, Бристоль · original 94 x 151 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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The Ouse at Bledsoe

Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Orange Lilies, Broadway, Worcestershire

1911 · original 92 x 66 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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'When Nature Painted all Things Gay'

1887 · original 105 x 151 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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River Landscape

The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 20 x 36 cm

Admire 'River Landscape' by Alfred William Parsons – an atmospheric Impressionist painting of a serene river scene. Explore its muted colors & loose brushstrokes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Morning on the Kennet

1880 · Southwark Art Collection, London · original 91 x 112 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Near shiplake

Explore 'Near Shiplake' by Alfred Parsons – a serene 19th-century landscape painting featuring atmospheric perspective & impasto texture. Discover this evocative pastoral scene.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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The Pear Orchard

1903 · original 79 x 111 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Landscape

1890 · Victoria Art Gallery, Bath · original 41 x 61 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Ash Trees at Cropthorne, Worcestershire

original 42 x 52 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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On the Bure at Wroxham

1910 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 82 x 112 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Magnolias

1900 · original 51 x 76 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Poplars in the Thames Valley

original 124 x 185 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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A Bunch of London Market Garden Moss Roses

original 40 x 28 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Same size as the original$18128 × 40 cm Commission at original size

The garden

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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River Scene with a Shepherd and Sheep by a Ferry

1900 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 72 x 122 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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A Kitchen Garden, Frome, Somerset

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Bredon on the Avon, Worcestershire

1910 · Ferens Art Gallery, Hull · original 122 x 183 cm

Alfred William Parsons’ "Bredon on the Avon" (1910) – a serene monochrome landscape painting of Worcestershire. Romantic realism, detailed observation & peaceful mood. Explore this 122x183cm artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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The Boathouse

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Explore Alfred Parsons’ exquisite watercolor botanical study of roses – a detailed academic illustration reminiscent of 18th-century natural history. Discover beauty & fragility in this unique artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Mowing time

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Apple blossom

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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The Swede Harvest

original 39 x 59 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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Thorverton Bridge

original 54 x 74 cm

Discover 'Thorverton Bridge' by Alfred William Parsons – a serene 19th-century landscape painting in oil. Admire its realism, atmospheric detail & connection to nature. #landscapeart #parsons #englishart

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 13 artworks by Alfred Parsons
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The artist

Alfred Parsons

1847 – 1920

Quick facts

Topics exploredflowers
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Typical colorsneutrals
Copyright statusPublic domain
Born1847, Beckington, United Kingdom
Works on APS13
Art period19th Century
Color intensitybalanced

Biography

Alfred William Parsons: A Life in Art and Gardens

Born: Laverton, Australia (1847)
Died: 1920
Nationality: English
Known for: Landscape Painting, Botanical Illustration, Garden Design

Early Life and Artistic Training

Born in Beckington, Somerset, the son of a surgeon and keen gardener.
Initially worked as a clerk in the Post Office but left to pursue art.
Studied at the Kensington School of Art.
Began exhibiting his work at various galleries from 1874, including the Royal Academy.
Early influences likely included the Barbizon school and English landscape painters.

Artistic Career: Painting and Illustration

Developed a reputation for idyllic English landscapes that resonated with American audiences.
Frequently exhibited at prestigious galleries like the Grosvenor Gallery and Royal Academy.
Collaborated with Edwin Austin Abbey on illustrated books, contributing to popular works of literature.
Illustrated short stories by Thomas Hardy and travel books, showcasing his versatility.
His illustrations for William Robinson's The Wild Garden were highly regarded and cemented his reputation as a botanical artist.
Won the Chantrey Bequest in 1887, recognizing his artistic merit.
Published Notes from Japan (1896), documenting his travels with accompanying illustrations.
Became President of the Society of Painters in Watercolours in 1905.
Illustrated Ellen Willmott's monumental work, The Genus Rosa, featuring over 132 watercolor studies.

Garden Design and Horticultural Interests

Shared a belief with contemporaries that artists could design superior gardens.
Formed a partnership with Walter Croker St-Ives Partridge to offer garden design services.
Designed significant gardens in England, Scotland, and the United States.
Notable commissions included Clouds in Wiltshire for Percy Wyndham, and gardens at Wightwick Manor.
Restored historic gardens like Great Chalfield Manor and Littlecote House, demonstrating a sensitivity to architectural context.
His keen interest in horticulture informed his artistic practice and vice versa.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Parsons's work captured the idealized vision of English country life that appealed to American sensibilities.
His botanical illustrations, particularly those in The Genus Rosa, are valued for their scientific accuracy and artistic beauty.
He contributed significantly to the Arts and Crafts movement’s emphasis on integrating art with nature.
His legacy lies in his ability to combine landscape painting, botanical illustration, and garden design into a cohesive artistic vision.
Remains an important figure in Victorian art history, celebrated for his depictions of English landscapes and gardens.

Questions & Answers

Is there a complete list of Alfred Parsons's artworks?

Every work by Alfred Parsons on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Where are Alfred Parsons's artworks grouped by technique?

To find all works by Alfred Parsons in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

Is there an overview of all the subjects Alfred Parsons painted?

The Subject Atlas page maps Alfred Parsons's artworks by subject.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

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