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Arthur Spooner Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Arthur Spooner 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 Arthur Spooner · 1873 – 1962

The Goose Fair, Nottingham

1926 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 183 x 245 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Apple Fallings

Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 91 x 91 cm

Arthur Spooner’s ‘Apple Fallings’ (c. 1890) captures rural life in a stunning realist oil painting. Explore its dappled light, impasto texture & nostalgic theme – a timeless piece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Receiving Princess Elizabeth in the Council House Square, 2 April 1946

View the most popular artwork of Arthur Spooner ranked #3: Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Receiving Princess Elizabeth in the Council House Square, 2 April 1946

Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 95 x 119 cm

Witness civic pride! Arthur Spooner’s 1946 painting depicts Princess Elizabeth’s reception. Explore this historical oil on canvas, reminiscent of late 19th-century style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Rubens Arthur Moore (1860–c.1933)

1907 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 90 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Posthumous Portrait of Alderman E. L. Manning

1937 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 130 x 104 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Newstead Abbey from the East, Nottinghamshire (Eagle Pond, Newstead Abbey)

Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 42 x 58 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Nottingham Old Market Place

1920 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 112 x 132 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Frank H. Jacob, MD, FRCP

The University of Nottingham, Nottingham · original 89 x 73 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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William Arthur (1857–1943), 6th Duke of Portland, KG, Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire

1914 · Newark Town Hall Museum And Art Gallery, Newark · original 75 x 62 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Percy John Charles Staniland (1880–1961), MBE, JP

1949 · Newark Town Hall Museum And Art Gallery, Newark · original 83 x 69 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Mrs J. R. Hole

1925 · The Resource Centre, Newark · original 88 x 71 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Godfrey Tallents (1849–1917), Town Clerk

1928 · Newark Town Hall Museum And Art Gallery, Newark · original 74 x 62 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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The Right Honourable Viscount Galway, CB, Chairman of the County Council (1914–1928)

Nottinghamshire County Hall, Nottingham · original 41 x 31 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, View from the Lawn, with Figures in Sunlight and Shade

1944 · Nottinghamshire County Hall, Nottingham · original 18 x 25 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire

1944 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 105 x 121 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Same size as the original$520121 × 105 cm Commission at original size

Richard Pursey Blatherwick (1880–1971), JP

1949 · Newark Town Hall Museum And Art Gallery, Newark · original 85 x 72 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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John William Goulding of Louth (1844–1922)

original 81 x 71 cm

Admire John William Goulding’s portrait of an elderly gentleman in a realistic oil painting. Explore this 19th-century work, showcasing aged dignity & subtle artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Lieutenant G. Eric Wales, RAF

1918 · original 96 x 71 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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The Daughter of J. Hole

1925 · The Resource Centre, Newark · original 87 x 80 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Welbeck during The Great War (one of a pair)

1918 · Portland College, Mansfield · original 70 x 90 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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George Frederick Warburton

1948 · original 109 x 86 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Saints Bay, Guernsey

original 37 x 61 cm

Arthur Spooner’s ‘Saints Bay, Guernsey’ – a serene 1930s beach scene. Captivating coastal landscape painting, perfect for art collectors & enthusiasts. Explore this beautiful artwork today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Same size as the original$21461 × 37 cm Commission at original size

Freshwater Bay

Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool · original 69 x 82 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Misty Autumn

original 41 x 50 cm

Discover 'Misty Autumn' by Arthur Spooner – an Impressionistic oil painting of a serene woodland scene. Explore its rich colors & textured brushstrokes. #arthurspooner #impressionism #autumnart

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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Welbeck Abbey and Park, Nottinghamshire

1918 · original 48 x 55 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 26 artworks by Arthur Spooner
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The artist

Arthur Spooner

1873 – 1962

Quick facts

Lifespan89 years
Museums on APSNottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, The Resource Centre, Newark Town Hall Museum And Art Gallery, The University of Nottingham, Grundy Art Gallery
Top-ranked workThe Goose Fair, Nottingham
Born1873
Art periodModern
Also known asArthur M. Sackler
Works on APS26

Biography

The Quiet Legacy of Arthur Spooner

In the annals of British art, certain names resonate with thunderous fame, while others linger like a soft mist over a Nottinghamshire meadow, possessing a quiet, enduring grace. Arthur Spooner (1873–1962) belongs to that latter, more intimate category. A painter whose life was deeply rooted in the English landscape, Spooner’s work serves as a window into the atmospheric beauty of a bygone era. Born in Nottingham, his early years were marked by profound personal hardship; raised in an abusive household, he faced significant adversity from a young age. Yet, even amidst such turbulence, a creative spark flickered, fueled by an innate ability to observe and interpret the world around him. This resilience would later manifest in a body of work characterized by a steadfast dedication to capturing the subtle nuances of light, nature, and movement.

Spooner’s artistic journey was shaped by formal discipline and a wandering spirit. He honed his technical prowess at the Nottingham School of Art, an institution that provided him with the foundational tools of his craft. His training instilled in him a respect for realism, yet he was never a mere copyist of nature. Instead, he sought to infuse his subjects with emotion and atmosphere, drawing inspiration from the burgeoning Impressionist movement. This synthesis of precise detail and emotive light allowed him to transcend simple documentation, turning a landscape into a sensory experience. His travels also played a surprising role in his development; tales of his youth performing jigs for workers at the Empire State Building suggest a man who was as much a part of the world's vibrant pulse as he was a silent observer of its landscapes.

Mastery of Light and Form

The true essence of Spooner’s artistry lies in his ability to manipulate texture and tone to evoke specific moods. He was particularly renowned for his equine subjects and landscapes, genres that demanded both anatomical accuracy and a delicate touch. When painting horses, he did not merely depict muscle and mane; he captured the very breath and kinetic energy of the animal, utilizing subtle tonal variations to suggest movement and vitality. His landscapes were equally evocative, often featuring scenes such as the serene Saints Bay in Guernsey or the nostalgic, dappled light of Apple Fallings. In these works, one can observe a masterful use of impasto and soft, blended brushstrokes that create a palpable sense of depth and atmosphere.

His technical repertoire was diverse, allowing him to navigate between different artistic temperaments:

Impressionistic Light: A profound ability to render the fleeting qualities of sunlight, particularly during the "golden hours" of dawn or dusk.
Realist Precision: An exacting eye for detail in the rendering of foliage, rocks, and animal musculature, ensuring a grounded sense of reality.
Atmospheric Depth: The use of misty, soft-focus techniques to create a sense of distance and contemplative stillness, as seen in works like Misty Autumn.

A Lasting Impression on the Nottinghamshire Scene

While Spooner may not have sought the global spotlight, his contributions to the British art scene were significant and deeply felt within his local community. His appointment as an Associate Member of the Royal Academy (RBA) in 1920 served as a formal recognition of his skill and standing among his peers. As a teacher at the Nottingham School of Art, he also played a vital role in nurturing the next generation of British painters, passing on the traditions of landscape and figurative art that he had so masterfully refined.

His historical significance is perhaps best measured by the enduring presence of his work in public collections and the way it continues to stir the emotions of contemporary viewers. Pieces such as The Goose Fair, Nottingham (1926)—now held in the prestigious Nottingham Castle—stand as cultural landmarks, preserving the spirit of local life and civic pride. Through his canvases, Spooner achieved a rare feat: he captured the ephemeral beauty of the natural world and the dignity of everyday life, leaving behind a legacy that remains as luminous and evocative as a sunlit woodland glade.

Questions & Answers

Can I study Arthur Spooner's use of color across all works?

The color profile of Arthur Spooner's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

How did Arthur Spooner's art evolve over time?

A chronological account of Arthur Spooner's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

Can I browse Arthur Spooner's works by medium?

Arthur Spooner's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 27, 2026

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