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Thomas Hudson Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Thomas Hudson 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 Hudson · 1701 – 1779

Sir Peter Warren

National Portrait Gallery, London

Admire Sir Peter Warren by Thomas Hudson – a stunning Neoclassical portrait of an 18th-century admiral. Explore its rich details, dramatic lighting & historical significance. A captivating artwork!

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Hudson ranked #1: Sir Peter Warren

Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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John Van der Wall

1745 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · original 127.3 x 101.9cm

This 1745 portrait by Thomas Hudson exudes aristocratic elegance. Explore this masterpiece of British portraiture today.

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Art Movement: British Portraiture
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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John Newton – Thomas Hudson

1757 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

This 1757 portrait by Thomas Hudson captures an aristocratic man in elegant 18th-century attire. Shop this timeless masterpiece today.

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Thomas Hudson, Portrait of a Lady with her daughter (1750)

1750 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 125.0 x 99.0cm

This 18th-century oil portrait by Thomas Hudson shows a mother and child in elegant blue satin. Discover this masterpiece today.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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William Shirley, 1750, Thomas Hudson

1750 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

This 1750 oil portrait by Thomas Hudson captures the dignity of William Shirley. Shop this elegant masterpiece today.

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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 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Miss Ashton – Thomas Hudson

Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

This elegant Rococo portrait of Miss Ashton by Thomas Hudson exudes aristocratic grace. Discover the beauty of this timeless masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Rococo
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Jonathan Belcher (1681/82-1757)

Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge

This formal 18th-century portrait by Thomas Hudson exudes dignity and intellect. Discover the elegance of this classical masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Rococo

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Princess Amelia Sophia Eleonore of Great Britain – Thomas Hudson

1745 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 127.0 x 101.6cm

This elegant 1745 portrait by Thomas Hudson captures a noblewoman in navy and gold. Discover the beauty of this classical masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Hudson ranked #8: Princess Amelia Sophia Eleonore of Great Britain

Art Movement: Rococo
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Mrs. John Wendt (1745) by Thomas Hudson

1745 · Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Portrait of a Woman, Probably Elizabeth Aislabie, of Studley Royal, Yorkshire (1749) by Thomas Hudson

1749 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 125.7 x 99.1cm

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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 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$51399 × 126 cm Commission at original size

The Thistlethwayte Family (1758) by Thomas Hudson

1758 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 186.1 x 214.6cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
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Admiral Sir Peter Warren

National Maritime Museum, London

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
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Young Women with a Lamb

1745 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 138.4 x 114.9cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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William Boyce

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
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Miss Alicia Macartney

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston · original 127.0 x 101.6cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Thomas Hudson: The Three Sons Of Sir Henry Harpur

Calke Abbey

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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 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Thomas Hudson: Sir Nicholas Williams

1740 · National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 76.0 x 62.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Portrait of a Lady by Thomas Hudson

1740 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 127.5 x 101.5cm

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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 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Portrait of Diana, Countess of Mountrath (1696-1766), Wife of the 6th Earl – Thomas Hudson

1746 · National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City · original 124.0 x 99.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Thomas Hudson: Portrait of Jozef van Aken

1745 · original 82.5 x 70.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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John Beard

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Clerke Willshaw

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Edward

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
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John Christopher Pepusch

National Portrait Gallery, London

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
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Portrait Of A Lady

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 299 artworks by Thomas Hudson
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The artist

Thomas Hudson

1701 – 1779

Quick facts

Died1779
Color intensitymonochromatic
Best occasionsluxury
Art periodEarly Modern
Copyright statusPublic domain
Movementsneoclassicism
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Mediumsoil on canvas

Biography

Thomas Hudson: A Life in Portraiture

Early Life and Training

Born: 1701, Bideford, United Kingdom (exact birthplace unknown).
Thomas Hudson emerged as a prominent figure in 18th-century English portraiture. His early life remains somewhat obscure, but his dedication to art quickly became apparent.
Apprenticeship: He began his artistic journey under the tutelage of Jonathan Richardson in London. This foundational training instilled in him a meticulous approach to portraiture and a keen eye for detail.
A controversial marriage followed, as Hudson wed Richardson’s daughter before 1725, despite his mentor's disapproval.

Prolific Period and Artistic Style

Peak Years: Hudson reached the height of his career between 1740 and 1760. From 1745 to 1755, he was arguably London’s most successful portraitist.
Workshop Practice: He operated a bustling workshop with numerous assistants, including the specialist drapery painter Joseph van Aken, allowing him to fulfill a high volume of commissions.
Style Characteristics: Hudson’s portraits are celebrated for their elegance and refinement. He skillfully captured the status and personality of his sitters through polished brushwork and attention to detail, particularly in rendering fabrics and textures.

Influences and Travels

Artistic Influences: Richardson’s influence is evident in Hudson's early work, emphasizing accuracy and a classical approach.
Continental Exposure: In 1748, he traveled to the Low Countries, followed by Italy in 1752. These journeys exposed him to diverse artistic styles and techniques, broadening his artistic horizons.
Twickenham Residence: In 1753, Hudson purchased a house at Cross Deep, Twickenham, near Alexander Pope’s villa, placing him within a vibrant intellectual and artistic community.

Notable Students and Legacy

Mentorship: Hudson was an influential teacher. Among his most celebrated pupils were Joshua Reynolds and Joseph Wright, both of whom went on to become leading figures in British art.
Drapery Expertise: He also trained Peter Toms, who specialized in painting draperies, further demonstrating Hudson’s commitment to technical skill and craftsmanship.
Later Life & Death: Towards the end of the 1750s, Hudson began to retire from active practice. He died at Twickenham in 1779.
Posthumous Sale: His extensive private art collection was sold off in three separate sales after his death.

Historical Significance and Works Today

Contribution to British Portraiture: Thomas Hudson played a crucial role in shaping the development of English portraiture during the 18th century. His refined style set a standard for elegance and sophistication.
Museum Collections: His paintings can be found in prominent institutions such as the National Portrait Gallery, the National Maritime Museum, Tate, Foundling Museum, and the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery.
Accessibility Today: Many of his works are also available for viewing online at platforms like WikiOO.org, allowing art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate his artistry.

Questions & Answers

What are the birthplace and birth year of Thomas Hudson?

Thomas Hudson was born in Devon in 1701.

Where are Thomas Hudson's artworks grouped by keywords?

The By Keywords page of Thomas Hudson groups the artist's artworks by their keywords.

How is Thomas Hudson's career divided into periods?

Thomas Hudson's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 10, 2026

Collector's quiz

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