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George Barret, Sr. Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by George Barret, Sr. 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 George Barret, Sr. · 1730 – 1784

The Drive, Norbury Park

1775 · Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Norwich · original 126 x 115 cm

Discover 'The Drive, Norbury Park' by George Barret Sr., a stunning 1775 landscape painting in the Romantic style. Explore its atmospheric beauty & historical significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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The Falls of Tivoli

Temple Newsam House, Leeds · original 65 x 76 cm

Discover 'The Falls of Tivoli' by George Barret Sr., a Romantic landscape painting featuring dramatic scenery & a solitary figure. Oil on canvas, evoking sublime beauty & Irish artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Conway Castle

Government Art Collection, London · original 90 x 125 cm

Admire George Barrett’s ‘Conway Castle,’ a stunning Romantic landscape painting of a medieval castle & rainbow. Oil on canvas, warm tones, & sublime detail – a captivating piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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The Powerscourt Waterfall

1764 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 104 x 128 cm

George Barret's "Waterfall at Powerscourt" captures the Romantic spirit of Ireland with its depiction of Glensoulan’s majestic cascade and serene forest setting. Explore classical style & beauty!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Llanberis Lake and Dolbadarn Castle

1777 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 122 x 171 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Landscape with a Ruined Tower

National Trust, Cambridge · original 100 x 125 cm

George Barret's 'Landscape with a Ruined Tower' (1762-1784) captures a serene English vista, showcasing his mastery of pastoral scenes and influence on British landscape art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Horse ferry Sunset

1779 · The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 65 x 85 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Landscape, Woodland Scene

Government Art Collection, London · original 92 x 127 cm

Discover George Barret The Elder’s ‘Landscape, Woodland Scene’! A serene 18th-century oil painting featuring tranquil woods & figures. High-quality reproductions available at WikiOO.org.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Horses and Cattle by a River

1777 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 35.6 x 24.1cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Landscape, Woodland Scene

Government Art Collection, London · original 92 x 127 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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A River Landscape with a Wooden Bridge

National Trust, Cambridge · original 99 x 125 cm

Experience George Barret Sr.’s ‘A River Landscape with a Wooden Bridge,’ a Romantic-era masterpiece capturing serene beauty and dramatic emotion through masterful oil painting techniques – perfect for art lovers seeking tranquility.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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River Landscape

1773 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 76.8 x 104.1cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Landscape with Cottager

1775 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 29.2 x 41.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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The Conflux of the Severn and the Wye

Government Art Collection, London · original 103 x 127 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Landscape with Two Boys and a Dog by a River

Government Art Collection, London · original 132 x 180 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Wooded Landscape with a Boy and his Dog

1770 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 49.5 x 62.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Landscape with Two Boys and a Dog by a River

hm Treasury, London · original 132 x 180 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Landscape with Two Boys Fishing, Evening

Government Art Collection, London · original 67 x 78 cm

George Barrett the Elder’s "Landscape with Two Boys Fishing" (c. 1770s) captures a serene Irish scene in oil. Detailed brushwork & muted tones evoke 18th-century pastoral beauty. A tranquil, captivating piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Llyn Nantlle

1777 · Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter · original 99 x 151 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Landscape with Two Boys Fishing, Evening

Government Art Collection, London

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Powerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland

1760 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 73.3 x 97.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Conway Castle

Government Art Collection, London · original 103 x 128 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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A Distant View of Towneley Hall

1777 · Towneley Hall Art Gallery And Museum, Burnley · original 113 x 163 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Llanberis Lake and Dolbadarn Castle

1777 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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Morning: Landscape with Cattle

1775 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 50.8 x 100.3cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 122 artworks by George Barret, Sr.
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The artist

George Barret, Sr.

1730 – 1784

Quick facts

Mediumsoil on canvas
Museums on APSNational Gallery of Victoria, Yale Center for British Art, Walker Art Gallery, New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Government Art Collection
Emotional tonemelancholic, nostalgic
Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
Born1730, Dublin, Ireland
Top-ranked workThe Drive, Norbury Park
Copyright statusPublic domain
Also known asGeorge Barret, George, I Barret, George Barret the Elder, George, the elder Barret, Senior George Barret

Biography

George Barret Sr.: Life & Legacy

Early Life and Training

Born: Between 1728 and 1732 in Libertyville, Ireland, the son of a cloth merchant.
Initially apprenticed as a staymaker before discovering his artistic talent.
Began formal drawing training at Robert West’s Academy in Dublin around 1747, sponsored by the Royal Dublin Society.
Subsequently taught drawing at the same academy, demonstrating early promise and skill.
A formative friendship with Edmund Burke, formed during Burke's time at Trinity College, Dublin, would prove crucial later in life.

Early Artistic Development & Influences

Barret’s early paintings often featured classical scenery and mythological figures.
Influenced by: The philosophical writings of Edmund Burke, particularly *A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful*, which informed his artistic approach to landscape.
He initially worked by reworking engravings of classical Italianate scenes by artists like Claude Lorrain, demonstrating a strong foundation in established styles.
Despite depicting Italian landscapes, there’s no evidence he ever travelled to Italy himself.

Move to London and Rise to Prominence

In 1762, Barret moved to London seeking greater artistic opportunities.
Quickly gained recognition as a leading landscape artist of the period.
Exhibited at the Society of Artists of Great Britain and attracted patronage from prominent art collectors.
Key Achievement: In 1768, Barret was among the founding members who left the Society of Artists to establish the Royal Academy – a pivotal moment in British art history.

Artistic Style and Themes

Barret’s style evolved from idealized Italianate landscapes to more naturalistic depictions of English and Irish scenery.
He travelled extensively throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, undertaking commissions and capturing the beauty of diverse landscapes.
Common themes included idyllic views, picturesque countryside, waterfalls (like his famous *The Powerscourt Waterfall*), and topographical representations of estates and properties.
His paintings often featured figures within the landscape, adding a sense of scale and narrative.

Later Life & Patronage

Suffered from asthma, leading him to relocate to Westbourne Green in 1772 for health reasons.
Despite earning substantial income, he was described as “feckless” with money and occasionally faced financial difficulties.
Continued Support: Edmund Burke remained a loyal friend and assisted Barret financially and professionally.
In 1782, Burke recommended Barret for the position of Master Painter of Chelsea Hospital, which he held until his death in 1784.

Legacy & Historical Significance

Although his widow and children were left destitute upon his death, the Royal Academy provided a small pension.
Barret’s work represents a significant transition in British landscape painting, moving from classical imitation to a more distinctly national style.
His paintings provide valuable insights into 18th-century landscapes and aristocratic life.
Many of his works are now held in prominent collections, including the National Gallery of Ireland and Yale Center for British Art.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see the color profile of George Barret, Sr.'s work?

The Palette Genome of George Barret, Sr. is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

Can I browse George Barret, Sr.'s works by color palette?

To find works by George Barret, Sr. in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.

Where are George Barret, Sr.'s artworks mapped by subject?

George Barret, Sr.'s works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

Collector's quiz

George Barret Sr. is primarily known for his work in what artistic medium?
Barret was a founding member of which prestigious art institution?
What prompted Barret to move to Westbourne Green in 1772?
Which influential figure helped secure Barret the position of Master Painter at Chelsea Hospital?
Early in his career, Barret frequently reworked engravings based on the works of which artist?

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