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William Brown Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by William Brown 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 Brown · 1823 – 1899

Mound of Cherries

original 28 x 33 cm

Admire 'Mound of Cherries' by William Mason Brown – a romantic still life painting of luscious cherries. Hand-painted reproduction available. Explore Hudson River School & Pre-Raphaelite influences.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Raspberries in a Wooded Landscape

1871 · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville · original 40.6 x 50.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 44 artworks by William Brown
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$20951 × 41 cm Commission at original size

Summer Pastures

1856

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Peaches in an Upturned Basket

1870

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Landscape with Two Indians

1855 · Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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River Landscape in Summer

1856

Discover 'River Landscape in Summer' by William Mason Brown (1856). A serene Hudson River School painting of lush landscapes & idyllic scenes. Explore this American masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Still Life (also known as Fruit and Art Objects)

1888

Exquisite William Mason Brown still life painting! Rich reds & golds depict opulent fruit & a golden goblet. Baroque influence, textural detail – a timeless masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 44 artworks by William Brown
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Still Life with Peaches and Marble Vase

1882

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Tiptree Hall and Farm, Essex

1850 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 52.1 x 74.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Same size as the original$26375 × 52 cm Commission at original size

Still LIfe Pansies

Admire 'Still Life Pansies' by William Mason Brown – a romantic oil painting of vibrant flowers in a black background. A beautiful reproduction for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Still LIfe with Melon, Peaches, Books and Letrers

Exquisite still life by William Mason Brown (1828-1898). Richly detailed oil painting featuring fruit, books & decorative objects in a Dutch Golden Age style. A luxurious display of abundance and wealth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Peaches with White Plate

1880

Admire 'Peaches with White Plate' by William Mason Brown (1880). A stunning Dutch Golden Age still life showcasing realistic peaches & dramatic lighting. Explore this romantic, detailed oil painting – a beautiful addition to any art collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Still Life with Fruit and Vase

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Still Life with Watermelon

Admire 'Still Life with Watermelon' by William Mason Brown – a romantic still life brimming with fresh produce & vibrant colors. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Still LIfe with Queen Anne Cherries

Exquisite Dutch Golden Age still life by William Mason Brown! 'Still LIfe with Queen Anne Cherries' showcases opulent detail & dramatic lighting. Explore this captivating artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Still Life with Cantaloupe

1880 · Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham · original 43.5 x 33.66cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Same size as the original$19134 × 44 cm Commission at original size

Still Life with Watermelon, Grapes, Peaches, Plums and Cantaloupe

1879

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Fruit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Strawberries

William Mason Brown’s ‘Strawberries’ – a luscious depiction of ripe fruit in an idyllic forest setting. Explore this beautiful 19th-century painting, showcasing nature's artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Fruit and Wine

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Still Life with Melon, Peach, Fruit-Filled Compote and Glass of Wine on a Marble Table Top

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Fruits of Summer

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Still Life with Cantaloupe

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Still Life with Grapes. Plums and Peaches in a Basket

Admire 'Still Life with Grapes' by William Mason Brown – a romantic 19th-century American painting of fruit & abundance. Explore its Hudson River School influence.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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Still Life with Peaches

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 44 artworks by William Brown
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The artist

William Brown

1823 – 1899

Quick facts

Topics exploredlandscape, life, fruits, still life, american art
Museums on APSToledo Museum of Art, Birmingham Museum of Art, Yale Center for British Art, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Cleveland Museum of Art
Typical colorsphthalo green
Copyright statusPublic domain
Color intensitybalanced
NationalityUnited States of America
Movementshudson river school
Top-ranked workMound of Cherries

Biography

The Meticulous Vision of William Mason Brown

Born in Troy, New York, William Mason Brown emerged as a distinctive voice within the American art landscape, carving out a legacy defined by an extraordinary devotion to detail. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of Abel Buell Moore, the preeminent portraitist of Troy, which laid the foundation for a career that would traverse several captivating genres. While his early training was rooted in the intimate realm of portraiture, Brown’s creative spirit eventually expanded into the sweeping vistas of the landscape and the hyper-realistic precision of still life painting.

As a prominent member of the second generation of the Hudson River School, Brown’s early work reflected the romantic traditions established by masters such as Thomas Cole. During his time in Newark, New Jersey, starting around 1850, he specialized in landscapes that captured the grandeur and serenity of the natural world. These works often featured a striking balance between vast, atmospheric backgrounds—such as distant mountains and flowing rivers—and an exacting, almost photographic precision in the foreground elements. This duality allowed him to evoke both the sublime scale of nature and a profound sense of tranquility.

A Transition to Hyper-Realistic Still Life

A pivotal shift occurred in 1858 when Brown moved to Brooklyn, New York, a transition that saw him move away from the expansive horizons of landscape painting toward the concentrated intensity of still life. This period marked his emergence as a master of trompe-l'œil, a technique designed to deceive the eye into perceiving three-dimensional reality on a flat canvas. Influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the teachings of John Ruskin, Brown developed a style characterized by an almost obsessive attention to texture and light.

His still lifes became celebrated for their ability to replicate the tactile essence of the subjects they depicted. He possessed a rare talent for textural duplication, capturing the delicate fuzz on a peach or the intricate rind of a cantaloupe with such clarity that his work was often compared to the precision of French academician Jean-Léon Gérôme. In these compositions, Brown avoided visible brushwork, preferring a smooth, seamless finish that allowed the viewer to lose themselves in the luminous highlights and organic weights of fruit, berries, and flowers.

Legacy and Artistic Significance

Throughout his long career, Brown was a consistent and respected presence in the American art community, exhibiting annually at the National Academy of Design for over three decades. His ability to reach a wide audience through chromolithographic reproductions ensured that his meticulous renderings of nature were admired far beyond the gallery walls. His work remains preserved in prestigious institutions, including:

Brooklyn Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art
Chrysler Museum of Art
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

The historical significance of William Mason Brown lies in his unique ability to bridge the gap between the romanticism of the Hudson River School and the rigorous, scientific observation of the Pre-Raphaelite influence. By mastering both the sweeping emotion of the landscape and the quiet, intense reality of the still life, he left behind a body of work that celebrates the profound beauty found in both the vastness of the earth and the smallest details of its bounty.

Questions & Answers

What other names is William Brown known by?

William Brown appears under the alternate names William Mason Brown.

How many artworks by William Brown are available to browse?

You can browse 44 artworks by William Brown on the All Artworks page.

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By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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