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Henry Scott Tuke Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke 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 Henry Scott Tuke · 1858 – 1929

Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower

1897 · National Portrait Gallery, London

Admire Henry Scott Tuke’s 1897 portrait of Lord Ronald Gower – a stunning example of late 19th-century realism. Explore detail, color & Victorian society's elegance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Mrs Florence Humphris

1892 · Tate Gallery, London

Henry Scott Tuke’s ‘Mrs Florence Humphris’ (1892) – a captivating oil portrait showcasing realism & impressionism. Explore this elegant, melancholic piece's rich textures & subtle beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Capturing a sense of sun-drenched leisure with homoerotic undertones, this 1927 Impressionist oil painting by Henry Scott Tuke depicts young men by the sea and invites you to explore this masterpiece for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Summer Dreams (sketch)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Half Length of Ralph

1923 · Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, Falmouth

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Hermes at The Pool (sketch)

1900 · Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, Falmouth

Henry Scott Tuke Explore Henry Scott Tuke's evocative sketch 'Hermes at The Pool,' capturing the serene beauty of a nude boy bathed in sunlight by the Cornish coast. Discover his Impressionist style and artistic legacy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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The Green Waterways

1926

Experience Henry Scott Tuke's 1926 realism capturing two figures in green waterways; discover this evocative study of nature and human connection today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Dinner Time Ambrose Rouffignac in the Sail Loft

1883 · Penlee House, Penzance

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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The midday rest sailors yarning

1906

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Return from fishing

1907

A lively Impressionist scene of people enjoying a boat ride on the ocean by Henry Scott Tuke captures the essence of maritime leisure, inviting you to bring this beautiful 1907 masterpiece into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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The Look Out

1886

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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The Message

1890

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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the watcher

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Ship Builders

1883

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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The Lemon Tree

Vibrant yellow lemons burst from the branches of this impressionist oil masterpiece by Henry Scott Tuke that captures a serene moment in nature, inviting you to bring this timeless beauty into your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Portrait study of Molly Dalyrmple

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Sketch for 'Summer Evening'

1900

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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The Look Out

1886

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Popularity: No. 18 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Morning splendour

1921

Experience the serenity of 'Morning Splendour' by Henry Scott Tuke (1921). This Impressionist masterpiece captures seaside leisure with warm colors & soft brushstrokes – a timeless treasure.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Untitled (AR266L)

1929

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Green and Gold

1920

A serene impressionist scene of a man resting by the water captures the tranquil beauty of Henry Scott Tuke's 1920 masterpiece Green and Gold, inviting you to bring this peaceful moment of natural harmony into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Jack Rolling

1887 · Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, Falmouth

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Head of a Boy

1890 · original 44 x 29 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Sir Herbert John Ormond, Mayor of Stoke Newington

1920

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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Still Life, Fruit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 204 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke
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The artist

Henry Scott Tuke

1858 – 1929

Quick facts

Copyright statusPublic domain
Room fitliving room, lounge
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Works on APS204
Corpus themesimpressionist brushwork, impressionist light & color, impressionism & plein air painting, newlyn school influence
Born1858, York, United Kingdom
Died1929
NationalityUnited Kingdom

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

Henry Scott Tuke was born on June 12, 1858, in Lawrence Street, York. He grew up within a prominent Quaker family. His father, Daniel Hack Tuke, worked as a medical doctor with a specialty in psychiatry. From a young age, Henry Scott Tuke was encouraged to pick up a brush and explore drawing and painting. These early inclinations shaped his path long before he reached formal training.

In 1874, the move to London brought him to the Slade School of Art. He studied there under the guidance of Alphonse Legros and Sir Edward Poynter. His time at the Slade was marked by a steady development of his technical skills. By 1877, he had won a scholarship. This achievement allowed him to continue his training at the Slade and eventually travel to Italy in 1880.

Artistic Development in Paris and Italy

After his initial training in London, Tuke moved toward the continent, traveling to Italy between 1880 and 1881. This period of study provided a foundation before he arrived in Paris in 1881. He remained in the French capital until 1883, a time when the atmosphere of the city began to shape his approach to light and outdoor painting. During these years, he studied under the French history painter Jean-Paul Laurens.

While living in Paris, Tuke encountered Jules Bastien-Lepage. It was this meeting that encouraged him to take his easel outside and practice en plein air. This shift toward painting directly from nature changed how he observed the world. He also crossed paths with the American painter John Singer Sargent during his time in the city. These encounters and the lessons learned in the studios of Paris helped refine his technique and his understanding of how light interacts with its subject.

Life and Work in Newlyn and Falmouth

After his time in France, Tuke moved toward the Cornish coast to join the Newlyn School. This group of artists preferred the directness of plein air painting, seeking to capture the atmosphere of the coast as it happened. By 1885, he had settled in the fishing port of Falmouth. The light and the local customs of the village became the backdrop for his daily life. He even purchased a fishing boat and converted it into a studio, a space where he could work away from the traditional constraints of a land-based room.

The sea was a constant presence in his life. In Falmouth, he was introduced to the habit of nude sea bathing, a practice he maintained well into his old age. This connection to the water and the physical reality of the coast shaped his surroundings. He lived among the fishermen and the salt air, finding a sense of place in the rugged landscape of Cornwall.

Technique and Artistic Style

Tuke’s hand moved with a specific kind of dual purpose. He blended the loose, light-seeking brushwork of Impressionism with the disciplined, structured foundations of academic technique. This approach allowed him to capture the way sunlight hits skin or water without losing the solid form of his subjects. He was a figurative painter who understood the weight of the human body, yet he often sought to dissolve that weight into the atmosphere of the outdoors. His time in Paris taught him the value of painting en plein air, a habit that defined his later years in Cornwall.

His eye was not limited to the canvas. As a photographer, he possessed a keen understanding of light and composition that informed his paintings. This technical precision extended to his maritime work. He was an established maritime artist, capable of rendering the specific textures of sailing ships and the movement of the sea. Whether he was focusing on the anatomy of a young man or the rigging of a vessel, his work remained grounded in a direct observation of the physical world.

The way he handled color often mirrored the shifting conditions of the coast. He looked for the truth in natural light, often working in the open air to catch the specific clarity of a summer afternoon. This focus on light and the human form became his primary way of seeing.

Key Works and Subject Matter

Tuke’s gaze often settled on the human form in its most natural state. He spent much of his time painting nude boys and young men, frequently placing them within the rugged, unhurried landscapes of the coast. These figures are rarely posed for a formal portrait; instead, they are seen swimming or fishing, sometimes alone and sometimes in small groups. Many of these subjects appear on boats or along the shoreline, their skin catching the light of the open air.

His work often captures a sense of quiet activity. You might find a young man mid-swim or a group of sailors resting near the water. The focus remains on the interaction between the body and the elements—the salt, the sun, and the sea. One of his most recognized paintings, August Blue (about 1893–94), shows this preoccupation with light and the youthful form in a way that defined much of his output.

Where to See the Works Today

To find his paintings, one often looks to the major institutions in London. The Tate Gallery holds several of his pieces, while the National Portrait Gallery contains his portraits. These collections offer a way to see how he captured the light on skin and the movement of the sea through his specific lens.

In Cornwall, his presence is felt through local collections that reflect his connection to the coast. Penlee House in Penzance holds works that speak to his time in the region. You can also find his art within the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society in Falmouth. These locations keep his studies of the human form and maritime life close to the environments that inspired them.

The Good Samaritan, 1879
Nude Italian Boy, 1881
The midday rest sailors yarning, 1906
July sun, 1913
Green and Gold, 1920

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Henry Scott Tuke's works by mood?

The artist's Mood Room page shows Henry Scott Tuke's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.

How do I find all works by Henry Scott Tuke in a given medium?

Henry Scott Tuke's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

In which historical period did Henry Scott Tuke work?

Henry Scott Tuke worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

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

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