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William Eyre Walker Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by William Eyre Walker 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 William Eyre Walker · 1847 – 1930

Charles Robert Darwin (1809–1882), Fellow Commoner, Writer of 'The Origin of Species' (1859) and 'The Descent of Man' (1871)

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1883 · Christ's College, Cambridge · original 65 x 55 cm

Admire Walter William Ouless’s 1883 portrait of Charles Darwin – a realistic oil painting capturing the scientist's intellect & legacy. Explore this significant piece at Christ's College, Cambridge.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Sir Monier Monier Williams (1819–1899)

1882 · Bodleian Libraries, Oxford · original 142 x 117 cm

Explore Walter William Ouless’s evocative depiction of Sir Monier Monier Williams, a celebrated scholar and humanist, rendered in 1882 amidst an intellectual Parisian setting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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James Porter, DD, Master (1876–1900)

1896 · Peterhouse, Cambridge · original 74 x 62 cm

James Porter Admire Walter William Ouless’s masterful depiction of James Porter, DD, Master (1876–1900), a striking portrait from Peterhouse College showcasing Victorian realism and artistic precision.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Roundell Palmer (1812–1895), Earl of Selborne, Fellow (1834–1848), Lord Chancellor (1872)

Magdalen College, Oxford · original 126 x 99 cm

Walter William Ouless Explore Walter William Ouless’s captivating portrait of Roundell Palmer, Earl of Selborne – a distinguished figure of Victorian England captured in meticulous detail by Art UK.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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John Henry, Cardinal Newman

Oriel College, Oxford · original 76 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Sir Alexander Matheson (1805–1886)

1879 · Inverness Town House, Inverness · original 162 x 136 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Portrait of Alderman Charles Gabriel Beale

1901 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham · original 91.7 x 71.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Professor Sir George Murray Humphrey

1886 · Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 65 x 55 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Henry Stacy Marks (1829–1898)

1877 · original 31 x 25 cm

1877 portrait by Walter William Ouless of Henry Stacy Marks. Rich impasto, dramatic lighting & a serious gaze in this academic 19th-century masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Benjamin Hall Kennedy (1804–1889), DD, Regius Professor of Greek, Headmaster of Shrewsbury School

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1883 · st John's College, Cambridge · original 112 x 85 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Andrew George Kurtz (1824–1890)

1877 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 61 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Charles Robert Darwin (1809–1882)

1875 · Darwin College, Cambridge · original 65 x 55 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Henry Stacey Marks (1829–1898)

1875 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 88 x 113 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Frederick Harrison (1831–1923), Scholar (1848), Fellow (1854), Honorary Fellow (1899), DCL

Wadham College, Oxford · original 65 x 54 cm

Admire Walter William Ouless’ portrait of Frederick Harrison – a classic 19th-century scholar. Explore realism, detail & dignified style in this captivating artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Ewan Christian (1814–1895), PRIBA

1888 · Royal Institute of British Architects, London · original 77 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Portrait of William Fane De Salis

1880

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Thomas Fletcher Twemlow of Betley (1816–1894)

1925 · Staffordshire County Buildings, Stoke-on-Trent · original 114 x 85 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Sir Horace Jones (1819–1887), Architect

1886 · Guildhall Art Gallery, London · original 114 x 89 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Alderman Edward Wood (1839–1917), JP, Mayor of Leicester (1888, 1895, 1901 1906)

1898 · Leicester Town Hall, Leicester · original 125 x 99 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Edward Atkinson (1819–1915), Master (1856–1915)

1906 · Clare College, Cambridge · original 91 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Charles Edward Searle (1828–1902)

1892 · Pembroke College, Cambridge · original 76 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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John William Dupre (1790–1866), HM Attorney General

1869 · original 110 x 85 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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David with Goliath's Head

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Evan Evans (1813–1891)

1883 · Pembroke College, Oxford · original 66 x 56 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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Sir Cyril Jackson (1863–1924), Educationist

1916 · Guildhall Art Gallery, London · original 76 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 86 artworks by William Eyre Walker
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The artist

William Eyre Walker

1847 – 1930

Quick facts

Copyright statusPublic domain
Typical colorsespresso, phthalo green
Emotional tonereflective
Also known asWilliam Eyre, Eyre Walker, William Walker, W Eyre-Walker, William Eyre-Walker
Room fitliving room
Born1847, Manchester, United Kingdom
Top-ranked workCharles Robert Darwin (1809–1882), Fellow Commoner, Writer of 'The Origin of Species' (1859) and 'The Descent of Man' (1871)
Died1930

Biography

A Legacy of Likeness: The Life of Walter William Ouless

Born in the coastal charm of Saint Helier, Jersey, Walter William Ouless emerged from a lineage deeply rooted in the visual arts. As the son of the marine artist Philip John Ouless, his early years were steeped in the atmosphere of a working studio, a foundation that would eventually propel him toward the heart of the British art establishment. After receiving his education at Victoria College, Ouless journeyed to London in 1864, seeking to refine his burgeoning talents within the prestigious Royal Academy schools. While his initial creative impulses led him toward the narrative charm of genre painting, a pivotal moment of mentorship redirected his trajectory; it was the renowned artist Millais who advised him to focus his gaze upon the human countenance, setting him on the path to becoming one of the most distinguished portrait painters of his era.

Mastery of the Portrait and Academic Eminence

The career of Ouless is a testament to the power of psychological depth and technical precision. His ascent within the Royal Academy was marked by significant milestones, earning him the title of Associate of the Royal Academy in 1877 and achieving full membership as a Royal Academician in 1881. This recognition solidified his status among the elite practitioners of British academic realism. Ouless possessed a rare ability to transcend mere physical resemblance, capturing instead the very essence and intellectual gravity of his subjects. Whether depicting the scientific brilliance of Charles Robert Darwin or the scholarly devotion of Sir Monier Monier Williams, his brushwork breathed life into the figures, often utilizing dramatic chiaroscuro and meticulous detail to evoke a sense of character and social standing.

His technique was characterized by a sophisticated balance between rigid academic discipline and an exquisite sensitivity to light. In many of his most celebrated works, one can observe a subtle interplay of textures and tones that suggests an awareness of the burgeoning Impressionist movement, even as he remained anchored in the traditions of portraiture. His portraits served as windows into the Victorian soul, documenting the dignity, ambition, and contemplative nature of the era's most prominent figures.

Artistic Influence and Family Heritage

The artistic world of Ouless was not a solitary one, but rather a tapestry woven with familial connections and professional respect. His influence extended through generations, notably seen in the work of his daughter, Catherine Ouless, who carried forward the tradition of meticulous realism established by her father. Through his dedication to the craft, Ouless helped define a period of British art where the portrait functioned as both a historical record and a profound psychological study. His ability to render the weight of discovery in a scientist's eyes or the quiet prestige of a statesman's presence ensures that his contribution to the history of British portraiture remains an enduring legacy of light, shadow, and human character.

Questions & Answers

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By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 16, 2026

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