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Algernon Newton Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Algernon Newton 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 Algernon Newton · 1880 – 1968

Regent's Canal, Maida Vale, London

1942 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 56 x 76 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Canal Scene, Maida Vale

1947 · Government Art Collection, London · original 40 x 50 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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The Regent's Canal, Twilight

1925 · Government Art Collection, London · original 77 x 69 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Townscape

1934 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 107 x 153 cm

Discover "Townscape" by Algernon Cecil Newton (1934). A stunning Victorian London street scene in oil paint. Explore its atmospheric realism, detailed architecture & muted palette. Perfect for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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A Forest Pool

National Trust, Cambridge · original 27 x 37 cm

Discover 'A Forest Pool' by algernon cecil newton – a serene oil painting reminiscent of Barbizon/Impressionism. Explore its balanced composition, textured brushstrokes & evocative landscape.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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The Avenue

1944 · Buxton Museum - Art Gallery, Buxton · original 60 x 90 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Winter Moonrise, Yorkshire

1945 · Buxton Museum - Art Gallery, Buxton · original 75 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The 'Lord Nelson', Winter Morning, Beck Hole

1943 · Government Art Collection, London · original 73 x 123 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Park Crescent, London

1927 · original 40 x 56 cm

Discover 'Park Crescent, London' by Algernon Newton (1927). A serene cityscape painting in muted tones, showcasing London’s architecture with impressionistic brushwork. RA & Tate collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Holland House, Kensington

Government Art Collection, London · original 44 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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The Beck

1900 · original 125 x 100 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Same size as the original$514100 × 125 cm Commission at original size

View of the North Façade, Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire

1940 · original 74.7 x 120.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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The Backs of Houses, Harley Street, London

1925 · original 39 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Evening by the Lake

1932 · original 34 x 50 cm

Explore 'Evening by the Lake' by Algernon Cecil Newton (1932). A moody oil landscape featuring silhouetted pines & atmospheric detail. Discover British realism & evocative beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Same size as the original$19850 × 34 cm Commission at original size

The Surrey Canal, Camberwell

1935 · original 72 x 91 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Landscape

Bristol Museum - Art Gallery, Bristol · original 24 x 34 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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In Kensington

1923 · original 46 x 61 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Moor Scene with Rock Face

1910 · original 60 x 90 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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The Cloud Shadow

Clare College, Cambridge · original 60 x 89 cm

Admire 'The Cloud Shadow' by Algernon Cecil Newton – a captivating landscape painting reminiscent of Canaletto. Explore London scenes & quiet beauty in this unique artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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The Regent's Park Canal, Paddington

1930 · original 183 x 275 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Dawn

1936 · Ferens Art Gallery, Hull · original 50 x 75 cm

Discover 'Dawn' by Algernon Cecil Newton – a serene 1936 film photograph capturing London’s beauty. Explore realism, soft lighting & timeless landscape art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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Port

Touchstones Rochdale, Rochdale · original 38 x 61 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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The Deserted Factory

1941 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 56.0 x 76.3cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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River Scene

original 183 x 274 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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West Wycombe Park

1933 · original 61 x 92 cm

Admire 'West Wycombe Park' by Algernon Cecil Newton (1933). This serene landscape painting captures country estate grandeur with atmospheric realism & warm tones. A beautiful oil artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 29 artworks by Algernon Newton
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The artist

Algernon Newton

1880 – 1968

Quick facts

Museums on APSNational Gallery of Canada, Walker Art Gallery, Government Art Collection, Ferens Art Gallery, Buxton Museum - Art Gallery
Works on APS29
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Top-ranked workRegent's Canal, Maida Vale, London
Art periodModern
Typical colorsceladon
Movementscontemporary realism
Born1880, Hampton, United Kingdom

Biography

The Canaletto of the Canals: The Soulful Landscapes of Algernon Cecil Newton

Algernon Cecil Newton (1880-1968) occupies a singular, luminous space in the pantheon of British landscape painting. Often whispered about in art circles as “The Canaletto of the Canals,” Newton possessed a rare, almost clairvoyant ability to find profound grace within the industrial and urban arteries of England. Where others saw only the grit of soot-stained brickwork or the murky depths of stagnant waterways, Newton perceived a quiet, rhythmic beauty. His work does not merely document a scene; it captures a mood, distilling the essence of London’s canals and industrial peripheries into compositions that breathe with a contemplative, almost spiritual serenity.

The roots of his meticulous approach to light and texture were deeply embedded in his very lineage. Born in Hampstead, Newton was the descendant of Henry Newton, one of the legendary founders of Winsor & Newton. This connection to the very materials of the painter’s craft instilled in him a lifelong reverence for the nuances of pigment and the delicate interplay of atmosphere. His early education at Clare College, Cambridge, placed him at the heart of a burgeoning intellectual and artistic movement, where he studied alongside figures such as Roger Fry and Vanessa Bell. These encounters with the pioneers of modernism provided him with a sophisticated understanding of form, even as his own heart remained tethered to a more evocative, tonal realism.

A Journey Through Light and Shadow

Newton’s artistic trajectory was profoundly shaped by the turbulence of the early 20th century. His service during the First World War, initially as a Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and later with the Army, brought him face-to-face with the harsh realities of conflict. The physical toll of the war, which saw him invalided out in 1916 due to pneumonia, led him toward a period of profound introspection and healing. It was during this convalescence that he found sanctuary in the artistic colony of Lamorna, Cornwall. Surrounded by luminaries like William Nicholson and George Dyer, Newton embraced the practice of plein air painting, a method that would become central to his ability to capture the fleeting qualities of light.

In the rugged landscapes of Cornwall, his technique began to evolve into something truly distinctive. Moving away from rigid representation, he adopted a more fluid, impressionistic brushstroke, utilizing a muted palette that prioritized the atmospheric weight of the air itself. This period was crucial in developing his ability to render the "character" of a place—the way mist clings to a riverbank or how the twilight softens the hard edges of a dockside warehouse. His work became less about the literal depiction of objects and more about the emotional resonance of the environment.

Legacy and Artistic Significance

As his career matured, Newton turned his gaze back toward the urban landscapes that would become his most enduring legacy. He mastered the art of finding the poetic within the mundane, transforming the industrial canals of London into stages for light and shadow. His paintings serve as a bridge between the traditional landscape traditions of the 19th century and a more modern, psychological approach to subject matter. Through his eyes, the industrial world was not something to be shunned, but a landscape worthy of the same reverence once reserved for rolling hills and classical ruins.

The significance of Newton’s contribution to British art is cemented by his recognition by the Royal Academy and the inclusion of his works in the prestigious Tate collection. His ability to evoke nostalgia and peace through a mastery of tone ensures that his paintings remain timeless. To view a Newton landscape is to enter a world of quietude, where the bustle of the modern age fades into a soft, painterly dream, leaving the viewer alone with the gentle pulse of the water and the enduring beauty of the English landscape.

Questions & Answers

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By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 21, 2026

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