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Nicholas Chevalier Most Popular Paintings

The 12 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Nicholas Chevalier · 1828 – 1902

Memorandum of the Start of the Exploring Expedition

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1860 · Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide · original 153 x 97 cm

A historic desert expedition unfolds through Nicholas Chevalier's 1860 masterpiece featuring riders and a wagon, capturing the spirit of exploration for your collection.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 1 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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Noon Cannon

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1780 · National Watch - Clock Museum, Colombia

1780 Nicholas Chevalier’s "Noon Cannon" – a meticulously crafted diorama of brass & marble instruments. Explore 18th-century science, precision, and historical drama.

Technique
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No. 2 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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Cook

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1875 · Te Papa, Wellington

Experience the sublime grandeur of 19th-century New Zealand life with Nicholas Chevalier's watercolor 'Cook,' capturing a serene beach scene inviting you to own this piece of history.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 3 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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Cape Girão, Madeira

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1895 · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney · original 111 x 92 cm

A breathtaking watercolor capturing the lush mountains and dramatic cliffs of Cape Girão, Madeira by Nicholas Chevalier from 1895, offering a serene glimpse into nineteenth-century landscape mastery for your collection.

Technique
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No. 4 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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Near Paekakariki, Cook Strait

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1868 · Te Papa, Wellington

A serene 1868 watercolor by Nicholas Chevalier capturing the sublime beauty of Māori waka and coastal life near Paekakariki, Cook Strait, offering a rare glimpse into nineteenth-century New Zealand history for your collection.

Technique
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No. 5 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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The Five Rivers Plains and the course of River Oreti, Southland

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1866 · Te Papa, Wellington

A serene watercolor capturing the grazing sheep of the Five Rivers Plains by Nicholas Chevalier, showcasing a picturesque 1866 New Zealand landscape that invites you to bring this piece of history into your collection.

Technique
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No. 6 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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Near Paekakariki, Cook Strait

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1868 · Te Papa, Wellington
Technique
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No. 7 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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Cook Strait, New Zealand

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1884 · Te Papa, Wellington
Technique
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No. 8 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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Sketch at Maxwell

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1868 · Te Papa, Wellington

Admire 'Sketch at Maxwell,' a captivating 1868 painting by Nicholas Chevalier depicting riders in the Australian desert. Explore this historical artwork's dynamic composition & rich details.

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No. 9 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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Sketch of soldiers manning a redoubt. From: journal made on a visit to the disturbed District of

View the most popular artwork of Nicholas Chevalier ranked #10: Sketch of soldiers manning a redoubt. From: journal made on a visit to the disturbed District of
1868 · Te Papa, Wellington
Technique
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No. 10 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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Kapiti

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1868 · Te Papa, Wellington
Technique
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No. 11 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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Kapiti

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1868 · Te Papa, Wellington
Technique
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No. 12 of 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier
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The artist

Nicholas Chevalier

1828 – 1902

Portrait of Nicholas Chevalier
Quick facts
  • Born1828, Saint Petersburg, Russia
  • Died1902
  • Also known asChevalier, Nicolas Cavalier, Nicolas Chevallier, Nicolas Chevalier
  • Lifespan74 years
  • Museums on APSArt Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery of South Australia, Te Papa, National Watch - Clock Museum
  • NationalityRussia
  • Top 3 worksMemorandum of the Start of the Exploring Expedition, Noon Cannon, Cook
  • Top-ranked workMemorandum of the Start of the Exploring Expedition
Biography

early life and career

nicholas chevalier, a russian-born artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his works in australia and new zealand. born on may 9, 1828, in st petersburg, russia, chevalier was the son of louis chevalier, who oversaw the estates of prince de wittgenstein in russia. his mother was russian. in 1845, nicholas left russia with his father, studying painting and architecture in lausanne, switzerland, and at munich.

artistic journey

chevalier's artistic journey took him to london in 1851, where he worked as an illustrator in lithography and watercolour. his designs included a fountain erected in the royal grounds at osborne, and two of his paintings were showcased at the academy in 1852. further study in rome preceded his move to australia in late 1854.
  • mount arapiles, a painting from this period, is one of his most recognized pieces.
  • he collaborated with lady barkly on a present for the princess of wales, featuring australian life icons.
  • in 1864, his oil painting the buffalo ranges was selected by the national gallery of victoria, making it the first picture painted in australia to be included in the melbourne collection.

legacy and later life

chevalier's later life saw him commissioned by queen victoria to paint a picture of the duke of edinburgh's marriage. he made london his base, exhibiting at the academy from 1871 to 1887. though he practically gave up painting by 1895, his legacy endures.
  • nicholas chevalier married caroline wilkie in 1855, a relative of sir david wilkie.
  • he spoke fluent french, english, russian, german, italian, and portuguese, and was an amateur musician.
  • works by chevalier are held in public collections including the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa, the dunedin public art gallery, and the national gallery of victoria.

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for a deeper dive into chevalier's work, visit [https://WikiOO.org/@/nicholas-chevalier](https://WikiOO.org/@/nicholas-chevalier) to explore his paintings and learn more about his artistic journey. wikipedia also offers an in-depth look at his life and career: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nicholas_chevalier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nicholas_chevalier). discover the musée baron gérard (france) and its masterpieces, a must-visit destination for art lovers, showcasing works from prehistory to the 20th century: /en/art/show/art-d3cest-en/

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You can browse 26 artworks by Nicholas Chevalier on the All Artworks page.

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Nicholas Chevalier was born in Saint Petersburg in 1828.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 30, 2026
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