John Constable is the best-known artist with works in Anglesey Abbey; next come Claude Lorrain, William Etty, Richard Wilson and Edward Seago.
Our catalogue lists 182 works of Anglesey Abbey by 96 artists; the 24 best known are ranked below, each with the works the museum holds.
Entries 1–10
The 10 most widely known artists in Anglesey Abbey
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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Romantiek
1. John Constable 1776–1837
1776–1837 Born in East Bergholt, Verenigd Koninkrijk Romantiek 4 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
Als tweede zoon van Golding en Ann (Watts) Constable groeide hij op in een omgeving die diep geworteld was in de lokale gemeenschap. In 1821 schiep hij The Hay Wain, een scène van de River Stour die is uitgegroeid tot zijn meest iconische meesterwerk. Ook de wisselwerking tussen licht en architectuur trok zijn aandacht, zoals prachtig te zien is in Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Grounds, geschilderd in 1823. Tegen 1827 had hij zich definitief gevestigd in Hampstead, Londen.
Principal works held
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Baroque Landscape
2. Claude Lorrain 1600–1682
1600–1682 Born in Chamagne, Frankrijk Baroque Landscape 3 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
Zijn vroege leven is gehuld in mysterie, met tegenstrijdige verslagen over zijn leertijd. Tegen de jaren 1630 had Claude Lorrain zichzelf stevig gevestigd als de belangrijkste landschapsschilder in Italië. De impact van Claude Lorrain op de landschapsschilderkunst is onmeetbaar.
Principal works held
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Romanticism
3. William Etty 1787–1849
1787–1849 Born in York, Verenigd Koninkrijk Romanticism 16 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
Zijn pad naar de schone kunsten was niet onmiddellijk of intuïtief; in plaats daarvan werd het gesmeed door de rigide structuur van een ambacht. The Three Graces (ca. 1830–1835) Venus and Her Satellites (geëxposeerd in 1835) Het vermogen van de kunstenaar om complexe anatomische composities te beheersen, is duidelijk zichtbaar in The Three Graces, geschilderd rond 1830–1835. De fysieke aanwezigheid van William Etty in moderne collecties blijft aanzienlijk, hoewel de verspreiding van zijn oeuvre ongelijkmatig is.
Principal works held
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Romanticism
4. Richard Wilson 1713–1782
1713–1782 Born in Penegoes, Verenigd Koninkrijk Romanticism 3 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
De meest significante invloed op Richard Wilson was Thomas Gainsborough. Het werk van Wilson blijft tot op de dag van vandaag kunstenaars en kunstliefhebbers inspireren, waarmee zijn plaats als een centrale figuur in de kunstgeschiedenis definitief is verankerd.
Principal works held
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Impressionism
5. Edward Seago 1910–1974
1910–1974 Born in Norwich, Engeland Impressionism 3 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
Dwalen door de doeken van Edward Seago is als een zintuiglijke reis door het hart van het Engelse landschap, waar de lucht zwaar aanvoelt van zoutspatten en het licht danst op de moerassen van Norfolk. Geboren in Norwich op 31 maart 1910, was Seago een man wiens lot onlosmakelijk verbonden was met de bodem en de zee van East Anglia. Zelfs als jonge jongen kampte Seago met de uitdagingen van een zeldzame hartconditie, paroxysmale tachycardie, waardoor hij vaak aan huis gebonden was.
Principal works held
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6. Joseph Murray Ince 1806–1859
1806–1859 Born in London, United Kingdom 5 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
Born in April 1806 in Marylebone, London, his early years were shaped by the pastoral beauty of Presteigne in Radnorshire, where he spent much of his childhood. His formal training began under the guidance of the esteemed painter David Cox, studying with him from 1823 to 1826. In 1826, Ince moved to London, a pivotal moment that allowed his talent to reach the wider art world.
Principal works held
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Neoclassicism
7. Dominic Serres 1722–1793
1722–1793 Born in Auch, Frankrijk Neoclassicism 2 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
Dominique Serres (ca. 1722 – 4 november 1793) staat te boek als een cruciaal figuur binnen de Britse maritieme kunst, waarbij hij de ontluikende geest van de Romantiek belichaamde en zijn plaats veroverde onder de oprichters van de Royal Academy. Serres' betrokkenheid bij de Royal Academy was transformatief voor de Britse kunst.
Principal works held
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Neoclassicism
8. Philip Reinagle 1748–1833
1748–1833 Born in Edinburgh, Verenigd Koninkrijk Neoclassicism 3 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
George Philip Reinagle (1749 – 6 december 1835) is een prominente figuur in het Britse kunstlandschap van de late 18e en vroege 19e eeuw. De blijvende invloed van Reinagle is nog steeds tastbaar in zijn minutieuze kopieën van Nederlandse landschappen en portretten, werken die tot op de dag van vandaag kunsthistorici blijven fascineren.
Principal works held
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9. Aert Schouman 1710–1792
1710–1792 Born in Dordrecht, Netherlands 2 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
Schouman’s influence was not confined to his own brushstrokes; he was a central architect of the institutional art world in the Netherlands. From 1742 until his death in 1792, he served as the headman of the Dordrecht Guild of St. Luke, a position that placed him at the heart of local artistic governance. As an educator, Schouman’s legacy lived on through a long lineage of pupils, ensuring that his techniques and philosophies were passed down to subsequent generations.
Principal works held
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10. Franz de Paula Ferg 1689–1740
1689–1740 Born in Vienna, Austria 4 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
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 11–24
Further artists in Anglesey Abbey, by recognition
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11. John Thomas Serres
Neoclassicism
1759–1825 · born in Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk · 3 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
John Thomas Serres (1759-1825) was een vooraanstaande Engelse maritieme schilder, bekend om zijn gedetailleerde weergaven van zeeslagen, serene rivierlandschappen en kustscènes. Hij was Maritiem Schilder van Koning George III.
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12. James Wilson Carmichael
Romanticism
1799–1868 · born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Verenigd Koninkrijk · 2 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
Verken de dramatische zeepaintingen van John Wilson Carmichael (1800-1868), een Victoriaanse meester bekend om zijn realistische zeegezichten & historische marinebeelden. Ontdek handgeschilderde reproducties!
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13. John Frederick Herring
Academic Art
1795–1865 · born in Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk · 2 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
Ontdek John Frederick Herring Sr. (1795-1865), een briljante Britse kunstenaar die bekend staat om zijn dynamische paardenbeelden en prachtige natuurlijke scènes! Een belangrijke persoonlijkheid binnen de Victoriaanse kunstgeschiedenis.
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14. William Alexander
1767–1816 · born in Maidstone, United Kingdom · 2 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
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15. James Baker Pyne
Romanticism
1800–1870 · born in Bristol, Verenigd Koninkrijk · 4 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
James Baker Pyne (1800-1870): Ontdek atmosferische Britse landschappen van deze Engelse schilder, beïnvloed door Turner & de Bristol School. Van het Lake District tot Italië en dramatische scènes zoals de Bristol Riots.
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16. Edmund Bristow
Romanticism
1787–1876 · born in Eton, Verenigd Koninkrijk · 18 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
Ontdek de charmante dieren-en stillevens van Edmund Bristow (1787-1876). Bekend om zijn gedetailleerde afbeeldingen van paarden, katten en apen, was hij een unieke Britse kunstenaar.
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17. George Cole
Romanticism
1810–1883 · born in Portsmouth, Verenigd Koninkrijk · 2 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
George Cole Senior (1810-1883) was een beroemde Engelse landschaps-en dierenschilder. Ontdek zijn idyllische werken nu!
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18. Richard Barrett Davis
Neoclassicism
1782–1854 · born in Watford, United Kingdom · 5 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
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19. Charles Collins
1680–1744 · born in Dublin, Ireland · 9 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
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20. Edward Charles Williams
1807–1881 · born in London, United Kingdom · 3 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
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21. Thomas Churchyard
1798–1865 · born in Kingdom of Great Britain · 2 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
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22. Samuel John Egbert Jones
1797–1861 · born in Kingdom of Great Britain · 8 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
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23. Charles Towne
1739–1816 · 2 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
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24. Charles S. Brownlow
1885–1948 · 3 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
- Icknield Way Camp (1937)
- Old July Course, Newmarket (1937)
- Old Railway Cutting (1937)
Statistics
Artists of Anglesey Abbey: 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)
Women artists
Women artists represented in Anglesey Abbey
3 women artists are recorded in our catalogue of Anglesey Abbey, 3 works in total.
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Amelia Long
1762–1837 · born in Belton House, United Kingdom · 1 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
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Anne Nasmyth
1798–1874 · born in Edinburgh, United Kingdom · 1 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
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Victoria Susanna Colkett
1840–1926 · born in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · 1 works recorded at Anglesey Abbey
- King's College Chapel (1863)
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions on the artists of Anglesey Abbey
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Which artist in Anglesey Abbey is the most famous?
John Constable, with 4 works at Anglesey Abbey in our catalogue (Lamarsh House, Lamarsh, Essex, Embarkation of George IV from Whitehall: the Opening of Waterloo Bridge and Landscape: Boys Fishing); then Claude Lorrain and William Etty.
Which famous artists are displayed in Anglesey Abbey?
By fame: John Constable (4), Claude Lorrain (3), William Etty (16), Richard Wilson (3), Edward Seago (3), Joseph Murray Ince (5), Dominic Serres (2), Philip Reinagle (3), Aert Schouman (2) and Franz de Paula Ferg (4).
How many painters are represented in Anglesey Abbey?
Our catalogue lists 96 artists with at least one work at Anglesey Abbey, 24 of them with two or more, born between 1600 and 1910 in 6 countries.
Which painter is most represented in Anglesey Abbey?
Edmund Bristow (1787–1876), with 18 works in our catalogue of Anglesey Abbey, ahead of William Etty (16), Charles Collins (9) and Samuel John Egbert Jones (8).
What did John Constable paint that hangs in Anglesey Abbey?
Our catalogue lists 4 works by John Constable at Anglesey Abbey, among them Lamarsh House, Lamarsh, Essex (1790), Embarkation of George IV from Whitehall: the Opening of Waterloo Bridge (1817) and Landscape: Boys Fishing (1813).
How many Claude Lorrain paintings are in Anglesey Abbey?
Our catalogue lists 3 works by Claude Lorrain at Anglesey Abbey, among them A Classical Landscape with Cattle Crossing a Stream (1670), The Arrival of Aeneas at Pallanteum (1675) and The father of Psyche sacrificing at the Temple of Apollo.
What did William Etty paint that hangs in Anglesey Abbey?
Our catalogue lists 16 works by William Etty at Anglesey Abbey, among them A Bacchante and a Young Faun dancing in a Bacchic Setting (1837), The Good Samaritan, A Female Nude Striding in a Landscape and The Toilet of Venus.
Does Anglesey Abbey have any Leonardo da Vinci paintings?
Our catalogue lists no work by Leonardo da Vinci at Anglesey Abbey.
Are there Pablo Picasso works in Anglesey Abbey?
Our catalogue lists no work by Pablo Picasso at Anglesey Abbey.
Are the artists in Anglesey Abbey mostly French, Italian or Dutch?
Counting the artists with two works or more, Anglesey Abbey holds painters born mostly in United Kingdom (14), France (2), Kingdom of Great Britain (2), Netherlands (1) and Austria (1).
Which centuries do the painters of Anglesey Abbey belong to?
Most of the artists with two works or more at Anglesey Abbey were born in the 18th century (16 artists); the earliest in this ranking is Claude Lorrain (1600–1682), the latest Edward Seago (1910–1974).
Are there any women painters in Anglesey Abbey?
3 women artists have works of Anglesey Abbey in our catalogue, among them Amelia Long (1), Anne Nasmyth (1) and Victoria Susanna Colkett (1).
Institution
Anglesey Abbey (, United Kingdom)
The Origins and History of Anglesey Abbey
The history of Anglesey Abbey begins with its foundation as the Hospital of St Mary. Established during the reign of Henry I, the site functioned as a priory of Augustinian Canons regular. This monastic existence continued until 1536, when the priory was closed during the dissolution of the monasteries. Following this period of transition, the property was granted to a lawyer named John Hynde approximately three years later. The estate has undergone many transformations since those early centuries. The current National Trust property in the village of Lode, Cambridgeshire, England, encompasses a country house, a working mill, and 98 acres of landscaped grounds. The site has evolved from its religious origins into a private residence, shaped by the hands of many who occupied the land. Lord Fairhaven held the property until his death in 1966, at which time Anglesey Abbey was left to the National Trust.
The Architecture and Building of the House
The house is a Jacobean-style residence with a layered history that begins long before its current form. It is a Grade I-listed building constructed upon the remains of a monastic priory, once the home of Augustinian Canons regular. This foundation provides a sense of continuity between the medieval past and the later domestic evolution of the site. The structure reflects the transition from a religious institution to a grand country home, with the physical presence of the priory still informing the character of the estate. This wing contains the Abbey Room, the Ship Room, the Business Room, and the Library. Private quarters are distributed through various themed spaces, such as the Newmarket Bedroom, the Cambridge Room, the Queens Bedroom, and the Windsor Room, alongside the Quy Room. These rooms, along with the associated bathrooms, maintain the atmosphere of a lived-in English home. A two-storey picture gallery, designed by Sir Albert Richardson and completed in 1956, provides a dedicated space for the display of fine works.
Famous paintings in Anglesey Abbey: the listAnglesey Abbey: entry and 186 works
Ranking method
Scope: artists with at least two works of Anglesey Abbey 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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