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Charles John Holmes Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Charles John Holmes 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 Charles John Holmes · 1868 – 1936

Farmyard at Soberton, Surrey (1923)

1923 · Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 69 x 77 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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The Yellow Wall, Blackburn (1932) by Charles John Holmes

1932 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 69 x 76 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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View in Gower (1904)

1904 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 26 x 82 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Charles John Holmes, Awaiting Zeppelins Sandringham, January 1915 (1919)

1919 · original 69 x 77 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Scholar Gipsy by Charles John Holmes, 1917

1917 · Harris Museum - Art Gallery, Preston · original 51 x 77 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Farmyard, Winter

1921 · Harris Museum - Art Gallery, Preston · original 47 x 87 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Whernside by Charles John Holmes, 1917

1917 · original 69 x 76 cm

Discover 'Whernside' by Charles John Holmes (1917). A stunning landscape painting in oil, capturing atmospheric beauty & realism. Explore this iconic British artwork.

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Art Movement: Impressionism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Murton Fell by Charles John Holmes

1917 · The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield · original 46 x 82 cm

Discover "Murton Fell" by Charles John Holmes – a stunning 1917 oil landscape showcasing impressionistic realism & vast Yorkshire scenery. Explore this textured masterpiece!

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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A Two Year Old Steel Works Erected during the War for Messrs. Steel, Peech Tozer, Ltd, Phoenix Works, Rotherham, 1918, Charles John Holmes

1918 · original 107 x 152 cm

Charles John Holmes’ "Steel Works" (1918) captures industrial Rotherham’s scale & atmosphere. A monumental oil painting of a war-era steel mill, showcasing realism & poignant beauty.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Langdale Pikes (1917)

1917 · Harris Museum - Art Gallery, Preston · original 51 x 77 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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The Head of Wensleydale, Yorkshire, Charles John Holmes

original 48 x 81 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Watendlath Tarn, near Keswick by Charles John Holmes, 1919

1919 · Harris Museum - Art Gallery, Preston · original 47 x 82 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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The Eden, near Lazonby, Charles John Holmes

1926 · original 66 x 74 cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Saddleback from the South west, Charles John Holmes

1911 · The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 76 x 68 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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The Burning Kiln, Charles John Holmes

1914 · original 69 x 76 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Industrial Landscape

Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds · original 46 x 81 cm

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Grenfell Crag – Charles John Holmes

1919 · original 46 x 82 cm

Explore Charles John Holmes’ ‘Grenfell Crag’ (1919), a stunning landscape painting of rural England. Impressionistic realism, muted tones & evocative atmosphere – a captivating piece.

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Art Movement: Impressionism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Keswick Mountains, 1921, Charles John Holmes

1921 · original 46 x 82 cm

Hand-painted reproduction of Charles John Holmes’ ‘Keswick Mountains’ (1921). Admire this landscape drawing by a renowned British artist & museum director. High-quality art prints.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Charles John Holmes, Biasca (1908)

1908 · original 46 x 82 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Bude Canal by Charles John Holmes

1915 · original 44 x 79 cm

Discover 'Bude Canal' by Charles John Holmes (1915). A serene landscape painting in an impressionistic style, featuring a rustic barn & river scene. Explore this timeless artwork.

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Art Movement: Impressionism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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A Warehouse (1921) by Charles John Holmes

1921 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham · original 46 x 82 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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A Moorland Road, Charles John Holmes

original 48 x 83 cm

Discover "A Moorland Road" by Charles John Holmes – a captivating landscape painting of rural England. Explore its impasto technique & muted colors in this 19th-century masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Charles John Holmes: The Red Ruin

1907 · original 46 x 81 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Coniston Old Man from Levers Water by Charles John Holmes

1910 · The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 46 x 81 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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Seven Chimneys – Charles John Holmes

original 43 x 78 cm

Explore 'Seven Chimneys' by Charles John Holmes – a captivating oil painting of an industrial landscape. Impressionistic & evocative, this 19th-century artwork is a unique find.

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 40 artworks by Charles John Holmes
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The artist

Charles John Holmes

1868 – 1936

Quick facts

Typical colorsrosy brown
Museums on APSBirmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Leeds Art Gallery, Walker Art Gallery, The Hepworth Wakefield, Harris Museum - Art Gallery
Topics exploredlandscape, rural landscape, british countryside
Corpus themesindustrialization's impact
Works on APS40
Top-ranked workFarmyard at Soberton, Surrey
Top 3 worksFarmyard at Soberton, Surrey, The Yellow Wall, Blackburn, View in Gower
Copyright statusPublic domain

Biography

early life and education

charles john holmes, a multifaceted figure in the art world, was born on november 11, 1868, in preston, lancashire. he attended eton college from 1883 and later attained a scholarship to brasenose college, oxford in 1887.

career highlights

holmes' career is marked by several notable positions:

slade professor of fine art at oxford university (1904-1910)
co-editor of the burlington magazine (1904-1909)
director of the national portrait gallery (1909-1916)
director of the national gallery (1916-1928)

artistic contributions and style

holmes' writing on art combined theory with practice, making him an expert on the painting techniques of the old masters. his own artistic style, though not widely documented, reflects his deep understanding of various art movements.

the ribble, near clitheroe (before 1936), a drawing and watercolor piece showcasing his skill in capturing landscapes.
steelworks (1918), another drawing and watercolor work, demonstrates his ability to portray industrial scenes with finesse.
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legacy and impact

charles john holmes left an indelible mark on the art world, not only through his own creations but also through his contributions to the national gallery and his role in shaping the art historical narrative of his time.

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charles john holmes's life serves as a reminder of the profound influence one individual can have on the world of art. his legacy continues to inspire, educate, and captivate audiences worldwide.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see Charles John Holmes's artworks arranged by atmosphere?

Charles John Holmes's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

Can I explore Charles John Holmes's works by keyword?

Charles John Holmes's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

Where are Charles John Holmes's artworks grouped by palette?

Charles John Holmes's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated June 15, 2026

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