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William Bell Scott Most Popular Paintings

The 16 artworks by William Bell Scott 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 · 16 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide William Bell Scott · 1811 – 1890

Una and the Lion (from Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene'), 1860, William Bell Scott

1860 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh · original 91.5 x 71.2cm
View the most popular artwork of William Bell Scott ranked #1: Una and the Lion (from Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene')
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 1 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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William Bell Scott, 1811 - 1890. Poet and artist (Self-portrait) – William Bell Scott

1867 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh · original 53.1 x 35.0cm
View the most popular artwork of William Bell Scott ranked #2: William Bell Scott, 1811 - 1890. Poet and artist (Self-portrait)
Color Palette
Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 2 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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The Kingis Quair by William Bell Scott, 1867

1867 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh · original 175.2 x 58.3cm
View the most popular artwork of William Bell Scott ranked #3: The Kingis Quair
Color Palette
Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 3 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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The Border Widow by William Bell Scott, 1861

1861 · original 74.6 x 56.0cm
View the most popular artwork of William Bell Scott ranked #4: The Border Widow
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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No. 4 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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Mrs Halliwell as an Old Woman (1840)

1840 · Treasurer's House, York · original 75.0 x 62.0cm
View the most popular artwork of William Bell Scott ranked #5: Mrs Halliwell as an Old Woman
Color Palette
Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 5 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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Thomas Evans (1840) by William Bell Scott

1840 · Treasurer's House, York · original 49.5 x 42.0cm
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Color Palette
Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 6 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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Bede finishes his Works and Life (One of a series of eight oil paintings illustrating the history of the English Border), 1857, William Bell Scott

1857 · Wallington Hall · original 185.4 x 185.4cm
View the most popular artwork of William Bell Scott ranked #7: Bede finishes his Works and Life (One of a series of eight oil paintings illustrating the history of the English Border)
Color Palette
Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 7 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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Bernard Gilpin making Peace among the Borders, takes down the Glove in Rothbury Church, circa 1570 (One of a series of eight oil paintings illustrating the history of the English Border) (1859) by William Bell Scott

1859 · Wallington Hall · original 185.4 x 185.4cm
View the most popular artwork of William Bell Scott ranked #8: Bernard Gilpin making Peace among the Borders, takes down the Glove in Rothbury Church, circa 1570 (One of a series of eight oil paintings illustrating the history of the English Border)
Color Palette
Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 8 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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Grace Darling (1815-1842) and her father William Darling (d.1865) save the Survivors from the Wreck of the Steamer 'Forfarshire' on the Farne Rocks, 7th September 1838 (One of a series of eight oil pa, William Bell Scott

1860 · Wallington Hall · original 185.4 x 185.4cm
View the most popular artwork of William Bell Scott ranked #9: Grace Darling (1815-1842) and her father William Darling (d.1865) save the Survivors from the Wreck of the Steamer 'Forfarshire' on the Farne Rocks, 7th September 1838 (One of a series of eight oil pa
Color Palette
Earthy
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No. 9 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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The Spur in the Dish warns the Border Chief that the Larder needs replenishing (One of a series of eight paintings illustrating the history of the English Border) – William Bell Scott

1858 · Wallington Hall · original 185.4 x 185.4cm
View the most popular artwork of William Bell Scott ranked #10: The Spur in the Dish warns the Border Chief that the Larder needs replenishing (One of a series of eight paintings illustrating the history of the English Border)
Color Palette
Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 10 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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Pauline Jermyn, Lady Trevelyan (1816-1866) (1864) by William Bell Scott

1864 · Wallington Hall · original 55.0 x 44.4cm
View the most popular artwork of William Bell Scott ranked #11: Pauline Jermyn, Lady Trevelyan (1816-1866)
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Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 11 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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William Bell Scott: Ariel and Caliban

1865 · original 61.0 x 77.5cm
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Earthy
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No. 12 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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The Danes descend upon the Coast and at last possess Northumberland (One of a series of eight oil paintings illustrating the history of the English Border) (1858) by William Bell Scott

1858 · Wallington Hall · original 185.4 x 185.4cm
View the most popular artwork of William Bell Scott ranked #13: The Danes descend upon the Coast and at last possess Northumberland (One of a series of eight oil paintings illustrating the history of the English Border)
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Earthy
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No. 13 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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Pixies dancing in a Ring by the Firelight by William Bell Scott, 1885

1885 · original 27.9 x 38.1cm
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Earthy
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No. 14 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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Cockcrow, William Bell Scott

1856 · Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence · original 55.9 x 68.6cm
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Dark
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No. 15 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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The Little Water-carrier by William Bell Scott

1863 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 50.7 x 40.5cm
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Color Palette
Neutrals
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No. 16 of 16 artworks by William Bell Scott
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The artist

William Bell Scott

1811 – 1890

Portrait of William Bell Scott
Quick facts
  • Also known asWill. Bell Scott, Bell Scott, Scott, وليام بيل سكوت, ウィリアム・ベル・スコット
  • Top-ranked workUna and the Lion (from Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene')
  • Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
  • Museums on APSNational Gallery of Canada, Scottish National Gallery, Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Wallington Hall
  • Art period19th Century
  • Lifespan79 years
  • NationalityUnited Kingdom
Biography

A Life of Art and Letters

William Bell Scott was a Scottish artist, painter, writer, poet, graphic artist, art historian, exlibrist, and print collector. Born in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, he was the son of the engraver Robert Scott and the brother of the painter David Scott. His artistic journey took him from his upbringing in Edinburgh to London, and later to Newcastle upon Tyne, where he served as the principal of the government School of Art from 1843 to 1864. During his tenure in Newcastle, he expanded his repertoire of landscapes and history painting to include industrial subjects, becoming one of the first British artists to extensively depict the processes of the Industrial Revolution.

Beyond his visual work, Scott was a prolific writer and poet. His literary contributions included:

Artistic Commissions and Portraits

Scott's decorative work is notably represented in historical cycles. For Wallington Hall in Northumberland, he produced eight large pictures illustrating Northumbrian history, featuring life-size figures, alongside eighteen pictures on The Ballad of Chevy Chase. He also executed a historical cycle for Penkill Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland, illustrating James I's poem The Kingis Quair.

While he did not focus heavily on portraiture, his striking portrait of the poet Algernon Charles Swinburne remains an iconic image. His etchings were primarily designed to serve as illustrations for his books. In his later years, after resigning from his appointment under the Science and Art Department in 1885, he focused on his writing until his death in South Ayrshire.

Questions & Answers

Where is William Bell Scott from?

William Bell Scott was born in United Kingdom.

Can I explore William Bell Scott's works by color spectrum?

The Spectral Index of William Bell Scott is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

What are the birth city and country of William Bell Scott?

William Bell Scott was born in Edinburgh, in United Kingdom.

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