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Thomas Barber Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Thomas Barber 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 Thomas Barber · 1771 – 1843

Self Portrait, 1841, Thomas Barber

1841 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 26 x 22 cm

A man in a black coat and white collar with a mustache, captured in an 1841 etching that reflects the dignified style of the 19th century.

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Barber ranked #1: Self Portrait

Art Movement: Academic Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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The Honourable Charles James Fox (1749–1806), MP (after Joshua Reynolds) (1784) by Thomas Barber

1784 · National Trust, Chesterfield · original 124 x 97 cm

Admire 'The Honourable Charles James Fox' by Thomas Barber – a refined 1784 portrait in Reynoldsian style. Explore this classical British artwork’s rich colors & dignified subject matter.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Francis James Curzon Mary Curzon, Later Mrs John Beaumont and Alfred Curzon

1812

1812 Portrait of Curzon siblings by Thomas Barber. Classical oil painting showcasing childhood innocence & familial bonds in a wooded setting. Explore this exquisite piece!

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Barber ranked #3: Francis James Curzon Mary Curzon, Later Mrs John Beaumont and Alfred Curzon

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham by Thomas Barber, 1814

1814 · National Trust, Chesterfield · original 75 x 62 cm

Admire Thomas Barber’s 1814 portrait of Lady Caroline Gordon – a refined Neoclassical oil painting showcasing elegance & wealth. Explore this exquisite piece!

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Barber ranked #4: Lady Caroline Gordon (1785–1866), Lady Chesham

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Thomas Barber: James Montgomery

Sheffield City Art Galleries, Sheffield

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Mrs Garnett, in the Marble Hall, Thomas Barber

1800

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Mrs Garnett (1724–1809), in the Marble Hall by Thomas Barber, 1800

1800 · National Trust, Derby · original 91 x 66 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Matthew Baillie by Thomas Barber, 1805

1805 · Royal College of Physicians of London, London

Discover Matthew Baillie’s captivating portrait by Thomas Barber (1805). A timeless classical piece showcasing refined elegance & masterful realism. Ideal for art collectors seeking historical beauty.

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Barber ranked #8: Matthew Baillie

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Lady Harriet Cavendish, Countess Granville by Thomas Barber

1810

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Barber ranked #9: Lady Harriet Cavendish, Countess Granville

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Thomas Barber, Lady Caroline Gordon, Lady Chesham (1814)

1814 · original 75 x 62 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Matthew Baillie (1761–1823) (1805) by Thomas Barber

1805 · original 77 x 64 cm

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Barber ranked #11: Matthew Baillie (1761–1823)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Lady Harriet Cavendish (1785–1862), Countess Granville, 1810, Thomas Barber

1810 · National Trust, Chesterfield · original 75 x 62 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Thomas Barber, Francis James Curzon (1803–1851) Mary Curzon (1806–1868), Later Mrs John Beaumont and Alfred Curzon (1801–1850) (1812)

1812 · National Trust, Derby · original 102 x 122 cm

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Barber ranked #13: Francis James Curzon (1803–1851) Mary Curzon (1806–1868), Later Mrs John Beaumont and Alfred Curzon (1801–1850)

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Thomas Barber, General Sir George Anson (1815)

1815 · Shugborough Hall, Stoke-on-Trent

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Lady Anne Margaret Coke, Viscountess Anson, 1815, Thomas Barber

1815 · Shugborough Hall, Stoke-on-Trent

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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The Honourable Anne Margaret Anson, Countess of Rosebery (1815)

1815 · Shugborough Hall, Stoke-on-Trent

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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General Sir William Anson, 1st Bt, 1815, Thomas Barber

1815 · Shugborough Hall, Stoke-on-Trent

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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General Sir George Anson (1769–1849) – Thomas Barber

1815 · National Trust, Milford · original 76 x 64 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Thomas Barber, Lady Anne Margaret Coke (1779–1843), Viscountess Anson (1815)

1815 · National Trust, Milford · original 71 x 62 cm

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Barber ranked #19: Lady Anne Margaret Coke (1779–1843), Viscountess Anson

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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The Honourable Anne Margaret Anson (1796–1882), Countess of Rosebery, Thomas Barber

1815 · National Trust, Milford · original 76 x 64 cm

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Barber ranked #20: The Honourable Anne Margaret Anson (1796–1882), Countess of Rosebery

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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General Sir William Anson (1772–1847), 1st Bt by Thomas Barber, 1815

1815 · National Trust, Milford · original 76 x 64 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Thomas Barber, Landscape near Bath (1835)

1835 · National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City · original 70.0 x 91.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Lord Denman (1833) by Thomas Barber

1833 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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Lord Denman (1779–1854) (1833) by Thomas Barber

1833 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 130 x 102 cm

Admire 'Lord Denman' by Thomas Barber, a 1833 portrait painting of Lord Denman. Explore this historical artwork’s details & significance – perfect for art collectors.

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Art Movement: Neoclassical
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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The Trent at Wilford by Thomas Barber, 1840

1840 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 49 x 62 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 45 artworks by Thomas Barber
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The artist

Thomas Barber

1771 – 1843

Quick facts

Copyright statusPublic domain
Corpus themesclassical ideals, roman influence
Topics exploredportrait, formal, dignified, victorian era, oil painting
Top-ranked workSelf Portrait
Top 3 worksSelf Portrait, The Honourable Charles James Fox (1749–1806), MP (after Joshua Reynolds), Francis James Curzon Mary Curzon, Later Mrs John Beaumont and Alfred Curzon
Born1771, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Works on APS45
Creative periodsmature period

Biography

The Multifaceted Legacy of Thomas Barber

In the vibrant tapestry of the early nineteenth century, few figures embodied the intersection of military discipline and artistic refinement as uniquely as Thomas Barber. Known to many in his era as Barber Beaumont, this remarkable individual led a life that defied simple categorization. Born on December 21, 1774, in the heart of St Marylebone, London, Barber was far more than a mere painter; he was a British army officer, an author, a philanthropist, and a pioneer of miniature portraiture. His journey from the bustling streets of London to the service of royalty and the establishment of significant social institutions reflects a life driven by an unyielding ambition and a profound dedication to both aesthetic beauty and public service.

The artistic soul of Barber was nurtured through a rigorous classical education, which instilled in him a lifelong reverence for historical narrative and neoclassical ideals. Under the influential tutelage of Henry Kirke White, Barber developed a stylistic language characterized by meticulous detail and a dramatic use of light. This training allowed him to navigate the prestigious circles of the Royal Academy's aesthetic, where he mastered the ability to breathe life into both grand historical scenes and intimate portraits. His work often sought to capture the very essence of his subjects, blending the monumental scale of history painting with the delicate, emotive precision required for miniature portraiture.

Mastery of the Miniature and Royal Patronage

While his ambitions reached toward the epic, it was in the intimate realm of miniature painting that Barber achieved his most enduring acclaim. His ability to render the dignity and grace of the aristocracy within a small, exquisitely crafted frame made him a sought-after portraitist for the British elite. Most notably, his role as the miniature painter to the Duke of Clarence—who would later ascend the throne as King William IV—cemented his status within the highest echelons of society. Through these small-scale masterpieces, Barber did not merely record faces; he captured the social standing, character, and enduring legacy of a generation.

His portfolio serves as a window into the Neoclassical era, showcasing a range of subjects that highlight his technical versatility:

Lady Caroline Gordon: An 1814 oil portrait that stands as a testament to his ability to convey elegance and wealth through refined brushwork.
Henry Kirke White, Poet: A poignant neoclassical portrait that utilizes subtle expression and masterful oil techniques to evoke a sense of remembrance and intellectual status.
The Reverend John Thomas Becher: A later work from 1848 that demonstrates his command over dramatic lighting and meticulous detail, reflecting the dignified style of his mature period.

A Life of Service and Entrepreneurial Spirit

Beyond the studio and the battlefield, Barber’s life was defined by a remarkable entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to social welfare. His experiences as an officer, which included service in South America, provided him with a worldly perspective that informed his later ventures in London. He was not content to remain solely within the realm of fine arts; he applied the same precision found in his paintings to the world of commerce and philanthropy. His involvement in founding insurance offices and his leadership roles in organizations such as the Royal Victoria Rifle Club and the Provident Institution reveal a man deeply invested in the stability and progress of British society.

Ultimately, the historical significance of Thomas Barber lies in this rare synthesis of talents. He was an artist who understood the weight of history, an officer who understood the necessity of order, and a businessman who understood the value of security. Though his name may sometimes be obscured by the alias Beaumont, his contribution to the visual and social fabric of the nineteenth century remains indelible. Through his canvases, we continue to witness the grace of a bygone era, preserved through the eyes of a man who mastered both the brush and the complexities of life itself.

Questions & Answers

How do I find works by Thomas Barber on a specific theme?

Thomas Barber's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

In which historical period did Thomas Barber work?

Thomas Barber worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

How many artworks by Thomas Barber are available to browse?

You can browse 45 artworks by Thomas Barber on the All Artworks page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 22, 2026

Collector's quiz

Thomas Barber was primarily known for his contributions to which artistic medium?
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Barber’s miniature portraits were commissioned by:
Which artistic style characterized Barber’s paintings, particularly his history pieces?

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