The most famous artists with works in Antony House are Godfrey Kneller, Mary Beale, Thomas Hudson, Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer and John Wootton.
Below, the 13 best-known of the 33 artists with works of Antony House in our catalogue (90 works), each with what the museum holds of them.
Entries 1–10
The 10 most widely known artists in Antony House
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 Painting
1. Godfrey Kneller 1646–1723
1646–1723 Born in Lübeck, Duitsland Baroque Painting 4 works recorded at Antony House
Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) is een monumentale figuur in de Engelse Barokkunst, vooral bekend om zijn ongeëvenaarde vaardigheid in het vastleggen van de gelijkenissen van prominente individuen – en met name wat bekend werd als “Kit-Cat portretten”.
Principal works held
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Baroque
2. Mary Beale 1633–1699
1633–1699 Born in Barrow, Verenigd Koninkrijk Baroque 3 works recorded at Antony House
Born in the quiet Suffolk rectory of Barrow in late March 1633, Mary Cradock entered a world where artistic inclination was considered an acceptable pastime, but a profession for a woman remained largely uncharted. In 1652, Mary married Charles Beale, a civil servant who would become not only her husband but also her indispensable partner in navigating the complexities of a professional life.
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Neoclassicism
3. Thomas Hudson 1701–1779
1701–1779 Born in Devon, Verenigd Koninkrijk Neoclassicism 2 works recorded at Antony House
Thomas Hudson, geboren in Bideford aan de Engelse kust in 1701 – zijn exacte geboorteplaats is nog steeds omstreden – betrad al vroeg de wereld van de kunst. Zijn leven was aanvankelijk gehuld in mysterie, maar het bleek dat hij een uitzonderlijke toewijding aan zijn vak had.
Principal works held
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Baroque
4. Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer 1636–1699
1636–1699 Born in Rijsel, Frankrijk Baroque 2 works recorded at Antony House
Deze vroege blootstelling aan grootschalige opdrachten voorspelde een carrière die nauw verbonden was met koninklijke patronage en prachtig ontwerp. De late jaren 1680 markeerden een belangrijk keerpunt in Monnoyer’s carrière, toen politieke en religieuze spanningen in Frankrijk zijn verhuizing naar Engeland in 1690 inluidden op uitnodiging van Ralph Montagu.
Principal works held
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Baroque
5. John Wootton 1682–1764
1682–1764 Born in Snitterfield, Verenigd Koninkrijk Baroque 2 works recorded at Antony House
John Wootton (1682-1764): Een pionier van Brits sportkunstwerk bekroond om elegante paardenportretten en landschappen die werden gewaagd door aristocratie zoals George II. Hij beïnvloed Gainsborough, waardoor de stijl van de 18e eeuw werd gevormd. Hij was bijzonder gefascineerd door het schilderen van paarden, waarbij hij hun beweging en persoonlijkheid met ongeëvenaarde precisie en emotionele kracht vastlegde.
Principal works held
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6. Christopher Le Brun born 1951
born 1951 Born in Portsmouth, United Kingdom 3 works recorded at Antony House
He was elected to the Royal Academy in 1996 (category engraver) and served as President from 2011 to December 2019. Le Brun is an experienced printmaker working in etching, lithography, woodcut, and monotype, collaborating with various presses and publishing several series of prints.
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7. John Riley 1646–1691
1646–1691 Born in London, United Kingdom 4 works recorded at Antony House
What can be gleaned is a sense of formative experiences rooted in nature; hints suggest a childhood spent immersed in remote environments, possibly coastal regions or expansive forests. Other Names’ breakthrough came with their 2015 exhibition at a small gallery in New York City.
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Neoclassicism
8. Francis Sartorius 1734–1804
1734–1804 Born in Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk Neoclassicism 33 works recorded at Antony House
Ontdek de jachtscènes en portretten van Francis Sartorius II, een Britse meester in landschappen en paardensport. Bekijk zijn meesterwerken nu!. Als lid van deze gevierde dynastie was zijn creatieve identiteit onlosmakelijk verbonden met de meesters die hem voorgingen.
Principal works held
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9. Gabriel Émile Edouard Nicolet 1856–1921
1856–1921 Born in Pons, France 2 works recorded at Antony House
Gabriel Émile Edouard Nicolet entered the world on 5 March 1856 in Pons, France. His path was not one of stationary study; between 1877 and 1888, he lived in Morocco, an experience that likely broadened his visual perspective before he returned to the European art centers.
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Contemporary Realism
10. Oswald Birley 1880–1952
1880–1952 Born in Auckland, Nieuw-Zeeland Contemporary Realism 4 works recorded at Antony House
Geboren op 31 maart 1880, uit een geslacht doordrenkt met militaire betekenis—zijn vader, Hugh Francis Birley, was een man van aanzienlijk historisch gewicht—werd het vroege leven van Birley gevormd door de gedisciplineerde tradities van de Britse bovenklasse. Buiten de paleismuren was Birley’s bereik werkelijk mondiaal, aangezien zijn talent de meest significante leiders van de 20e eeuw aantrok.
Principal works held
Entries 11–13
Further artists in Antony House, by recognition
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11. Edward Penny
Neoclassicism
1714–1791 · born in Knutsford, Verenigd Koninkrijk · 2 works recorded at Antony House
Ontdek Edward Penny (1714-1791), een Britse kunstenaar en medeoprichter van de Koninklijke Academie voor Kunst! Bekijk zijn portretten, historische scènes en zijn blijvende invloed op 18e eeuwse kunst.
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12. Peter Greenham
1909–1992 · born in London, United Kingdom · 5 works recorded at Antony House
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13. Peter Kuhfeld
born 1952 · born in Cheltenham, United Kingdom · 4 works recorded at Antony House
Statistics
Artists of Antony House: 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 Antony House
1 women artists are recorded in our catalogue of Antony House, 3 works in total.
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Mary Beale
1633–1699 · born in Barrow, Verenigd Koninkrijk · 3 works recorded at Antony House
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions on the artists of Antony House
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Who is the best-known artist of Antony House?
Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723): our catalogue holds 4 works by Godfrey Kneller at Antony House, among them Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660–1744), John Robartes, 1st Earl of Radnor and Dorothy Keyt. Mary Beale and Thomas Hudson follow.
Which ten artists should I look for in Antony House?
By fame: Godfrey Kneller (4), Mary Beale (3), Thomas Hudson (2), Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (2), John Wootton (2), Christopher Le Brun (3), John Riley (4), Francis Sartorius (33), Gabriel Émile Edouard Nicolet (2) and Oswald Birley (4).
How many artists does the collection of Antony House cover?
Our catalogue lists 33 artists with at least one work at Antony House, 13 of them with two or more, born between 1633 and 1952 in 4 countries.
Which artist has the most works in Antony House?
Francis Sartorius (1734–1804), with 33 works in our catalogue of Antony House, ahead of Peter Greenham (5), Godfrey Kneller (4) and John Riley (4).
What did Godfrey Kneller paint that hangs in Antony House?
4 works by Godfrey Kneller at Antony House are in our catalogue: Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660–1744) (1680), John Robartes, 1st Earl of Radnor (1683), Dorothy Keyt (1693) and Margaret Cocks, Countess of Hardwicke among them.
How many Mary Beale paintings are in Antony House?
3 works by Mary Beale at Antony House are in our catalogue: Sir Courtenay Pole, 2nd Bt, MP (1618/19–1695) (1670), Rachel Carew, Mrs Ambrose Manaton (1669–1705) (1684) and Possibly Mary Morice, Lady Carew (d. 1698) (1687) among them.
What did Thomas Hudson paint that hangs in Antony House?
2 works by Thomas Hudson at Antony House are in our catalogue: Mrs Buller, Nee Mary Bampfylde and Sir John Pole among them.
Are there Leonardo da Vinci works in Antony House?
Our catalogue lists no work by Leonardo da Vinci at Antony House.
Does Antony House have any Pablo Picasso paintings?
Our catalogue lists no work by Pablo Picasso at Antony House.
Where do the artists of Antony House come from?
By country of birth, the artists with two works or more at Antony House are mostly from United Kingdom (9), France (2), Germany (1) and New Zealand (1).
Which centuries do the painters of Antony House belong to?
Most of the artists with two works or more at Antony House were born in the 17th century (5 artists); the earliest in this ranking is Mary Beale (1633–1699), the latest Peter Kuhfeld (born 1952).
Which women artists are in Antony House?
Our catalogue lists 1 women artists with works at Antony House: Mary Beale (3).
Institution
Antony House (, United Kingdom)
The History of Antony House
The history of Antony House is tied to the Carew family, who have held ownership of the estate since the 15th century. The current structure was built for Sir William Carew between 1711 and 1721. This continuity of residence distinguishes the property from many other historic estates in the region. Located in Cornwall, United Kingdom, the house is a National Trust property. Its architectural presence has extended into modern cinema, having served as the primary setting for the film adaptation of Alice in Wonderland.
The Architecture and Estate
The house is a Grade I listed building, constructed between 1711 and 1721 for Sir William Carew. Its facade is composed of silvery-grey Pentewan stone, which is flanked by colonnaded wings of mellow brick. The structure overlooks the River Lynher and reflects a blend of Baroque influences and subtle Palladianism. A Grade II listed dovecote is situated within the estate grounds. The landscape follows a Repton design, featuring a variety of structured and natural elements. The gardens contain ancient yew hedges and a cone-shaped fountain. Visitors will find playful topiary and several intriguing sculptures positioned throughout the grounds.
Famous paintings in Antony House: the listAntony House: entry and 94 works
Ranking method
Scope: artists with at least two works of Antony House 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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