The most famous artists with works in Uppark are Luca Giordano, Pompeo Batoni, Joseph Vernet, Francesco Zuccarelli and Peter Tillemans.
Below, the 13 best-known of the 24 artists with works of Uppark in our catalogue (66 works), each with what the museum holds of them.
Entries 1–10
The 10 most widely known artists in Uppark
Each entry: dates and birthplace, movement, number of works held in our catalogue, a biographical note and the principal works held.
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Baroque
1. Luca Giordano 1634–1705
1634–1705 Born in Naples, Italy Baroque 6 works recorded at Uppark
Giordano’s movement across the Italian peninsula is a series of rapid shifts. In 1667, he is active in Venice, absorbing the local light and color. The pace of his career is dictated by the demand for his speed; he moves from city to city as commissions arise, never remaining static for long.
Principal works held
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Neoclassicism
2. Pompeo Batoni 1708–1787
1708–1787 Born in Lucca, Italy Neoclassicism 11 works recorded at Uppark
Lucca, Italy (1708) Died: 1787 Pompeo Batoni moved to Rome in 1727. His first independent commission came as a result of rains that struck Rome in April 1732. Batoni became a highly fashionable painter in Rome after his rival, Anton Raphael Mengs, departed for Spain in 1761.
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Rococo
3. Joseph Vernet 1714–1789
1714–1789 Born in Avignon, France Rococo 6 works recorded at Uppark
Claude-Joseph Vernet, born in Bordeaux in 1714, wasn’t initially destined for the grand landscapes and dramatic seascapes that would define his legacy. Vernet’s formal training began under his father, Antoine Vernet, a decorative painter, and Nicolas- Bernard Lépicié, providing him with a solid academic foundation before he ventured towards the artistic heart of Europe: Rome. Vernet’s time in Rome wasn't merely about replicating existing styles; it was an immersive study of light, atmosphere, and the interplay between humanity and nature.
Principal works held
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Rococo
4. Francesco Zuccarelli 1702–1788
1702–1788 Born in Pitigliano, Italy Rococo 4 works recorded at Uppark
Pitigliano, Italy (1702) Died: 1788 Movement: Late Baroque / Rococo Giacomo Francesco Zuccarelli, known primarily as Francesco Zuccarelli, was a pivotal Italian artist renowned for his idyllic landscapes and Arcadian scenes. Born in Pitigliano, Tuscany, in 1702, he emerged as the most significant landscape painter from Venice during the mid-18th century. In 1768, he became a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, solidifying his reputation on an international stage.
Principal works held
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Baroque
5. Peter Tillemans 1684–1734
1684–1734 Born in Antwerp, Belgium Baroque 2 works recorded at Uppark
Born around 1684 in the illustrious artistic hub of Antwerp, Belgium, Tillemans emerged from a lineage of craftsmanship as the son of a diamond cutter. While his roots were firmly planted in the Flemish tradition, his spirit was drawn toward the burgeoning art scene of London, a move prompted in 1708 by the influential picture-dealer Turner.
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Baroque
6. Michael Dahl 1659–1743
1659–1743 Born in Stockholm, Sweden Baroque 2 works recorded at Uppark
Born in Stockholm around 1659 – sources vary slightly between 1658 and 1659 – Dahl’s trajectory wasn't one confined by national borders but rather defined by an ambitious pursuit of artistic mastery that led him across Europe and ultimately established him as a leading portraitist in England.
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Neoclassicism
7. Nathaniel Dance-Holland 1735–1811
1735–1811 Born in Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of Great Britain Neoclassicism 3 works recorded at Uppark
Dance's artistic prowess was formally recognized in 1768 when he became a founding member of the Royal Academy, solidifying his position within the established art world. In 1790, at the height of his artistic career, he made a surprising transition into politics, successfully contesting the parliamentary seat for East Grinstead in Sussex.
Principal works held
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Neoclassicism
8. Arthur Devis 1712–1787
1712–1787 Born in Preston, United Kingdom Neoclassicism 8 works recorded at Uppark
Arthur William Devis (19 February 1712 – 25 July 1787) was an English painter whose father, Anthony, was progenitor of what became a family dynasty of painters and writers. Unable to adapt to later fashionable artistic currents, his commissions declined and his work was largely forgotten after his death until the 20th century revival of interest in the conversation piece.
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9. Charles François Grenier de Lacroix 1700–1779
1700–1779 Born in Marseille, France 3 works recorded at Uppark
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10. Franz de Paula Ferg 1689–1740
1689–1740 Born in Vienna, Austria 2 works recorded at Uppark
Born in Vienna, Austria, he was the son of the history painter Adam Pankraz Ferg, who provided his initial artistic foundation. By the time he settled in London around 1724, he had become a versatile creator, capable of producing oil paintings, etchings, and engravings that captured both the grandeur of nature and the intimacy of human interaction. Despite his evident artistic success and the presence of his works in prestigious collections, the final chapters of Ferg’s life were shrouded in hardship.
Principal works held
Entries 11–13
Further artists in Uppark, by recognition
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11. Jacob Xavier Vermoelen
1714–1784 · born in Antwerp, Belgium · 2 works recorded at Uppark
- Still Life with Dead Game (1751)
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12. Tommaso Ruiz
1954–1760 · born in Spain · 4 works recorded at Uppark
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13. William Shaw
born in Kingdom of Great Britain · 2 works recorded at Uppark
Statistics
Artists of Uppark: catalogue statistics
Artists by number of works held
Distribution by century of birth (artists with ≥ 2 works)
Distribution by country of birth (artists with ≥ 2 works)
Distribution by movement (artists with ≥ 2 works)
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions on the artists of Uppark
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Which artist in Uppark is the most famous?
Luca Giordano, with 6 works at Uppark in our catalogue (The Parable of the Prodigal Son Driven out by His Former Companions, The Parable of the Prodigal Son Receiving his Portion and The Parable of the Prodigal Son The Penitent Swineherd); then Pompeo Batoni and Joseph Vernet.
Which famous artists are displayed in Uppark?
The ten best-known artists with works in Uppark are Luca Giordano (6), Pompeo Batoni (11), Joseph Vernet (6), Francesco Zuccarelli (4), Peter Tillemans (2), Michael Dahl (2), Nathaniel Dance-Holland (3), Arthur Devis (8), Charles François Grenier de Lacroix (3) and Franz de Paula Ferg (2).
How many artists have works in Uppark?
Our catalogue lists 24 artists with at least one work at Uppark, 13 of them with two or more, born between 1634 and 1954 in 8 countries.
Which painter is most represented in Uppark?
Our catalogue holds 11 works by Pompeo Batoni at Uppark; next come Arthur Devis (8), Luca Giordano (6) and Joseph Vernet (6).
Which Luca Giordano works are in Uppark?
6 works by Luca Giordano at Uppark are in our catalogue: The Parable of the Prodigal Son Driven out by His Former Companions (1680), The Parable of the Prodigal Son Receiving his Portion (1680) and The Parable of the Prodigal Son The Penitent Swineherd (1680) among them.
Which Pompeo Batoni works are in Uppark?
11 works by Pompeo Batoni at Uppark are in our catalogue: Lascelles Raymond Iremonger (1718/19–1793) with Wreaths of Corn and Roses (1751), The Reverend Utrick Fetherstonhaugh (1717/18-1788) as Apollo (1751), Katherine Durnford (1751) and Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh (1751) among them.
What did Joseph Vernet paint that hangs in Uppark?
6 works by Joseph Vernet at Uppark are in our catalogue: Night Rocky Inlet with Fisherfolk Setting Their Nets (1751), Midday A Ship Offshore, Foundering in a Storm (1751), Evening Habour Scene with Boats Being Unloaded and Spectators (1751) and A River Landscape with a Town above (1751) among them.
Does Uppark have any Leonardo da Vinci paintings?
No: Uppark holds no work by Leonardo da Vinci in our catalogue.
Does Uppark have any Pablo Picasso paintings?
No: Uppark holds no work by Pablo Picasso in our catalogue.
Which countries are the painters of Uppark from?
Counting the artists with two works or more, Uppark holds painters born mostly in Italy (3), France (2), Belgium (2), Kingdom of Great Britain (2) and Sweden (1).
Which centuries do the painters of Uppark belong to?
Most of the artists with two works or more at Uppark were born in the 18th century (6 artists); the earliest in this ranking is Luca Giordano (1634–1705), the latest Tommaso Ruiz (1954–1760).
How is this ranking of artists made?
By recognition — Wikipedia articles in the most languages, page visits and our manual ranking — over the artists with two works or more of Uppark in our catalogue. One entry per work; details, studies and copies are left out.
Institution
Uppark (, United Kingdom)
The History and Origins of Uppark
Uppark emerged in 1690 as a 17th-century house situated in the South Downs of West Sussex, England. It was built for the duplicitous Lord Grey, who required a sophisticated method of pumping water to great heights to supply the home atop its hilltop position. The red brick structure, designed in the Dutch style, has remained a constant presence in the landscape of South Harting for centuries. The estate underwent a significant transition in 1747 when Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh and his wife, Sarah Lethieullier, purchased the house and its surrounding lands. Their tenure involved extensive travel through France, Italy, and Austria, which informed the acquisition of various antiquities for the residence. Later, in 1780, the house became the site of a notable social scandal when Sir Henry Fetherstonhaugh took Emma Hamilton as a mistress, providing her with a cottage on the estate. The lineage of the property continued through various heirs, including the Bullock family, until it passed to the National Trust in 1954.
The Architecture and Building Features
This Grade I listed building is a red brick home designed in the Dutch style. It is thought to have been built by William Talman. The structure occupies a hilltop position in the South Downs, a location that required an ingenious method of pumping water to great heights to supply the house. In the attic, a telescope remains as a quiet presence. The grounds and exterior have been shaped by the hand of Humphry Repton, who was commissioned to add a pillared portico, a dairy, and a landscaped garden. These additions integrate the house into its surroundings. During the 19th century, the estate expanded with the addition of separate buildings for the stables and kitchens, which are connected to the main house by tunnels intended for the use of servants.
Famous paintings in Uppark: the listUppark: entry and 66 works
Ranking method
Scope: artists with at least two works of Uppark recorded in our catalogue. Order: recognition, measured by the number of Wikipedia language editions with an article on the artist, the visits to the artist's WikiOO.org entry and an editorial ranking. Counts refer to our catalogue (one record per work; details, studies and copies excluded), not to the museum's inventory. Dates, birthplaces and movements are taken from the artist's record; notes are extracted from the biography.
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