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David Hugh Cobley Mest populære malerier

The 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley 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
Lærred af linned · Ægthedscertifikat · Leveres over hele verden David Hugh Cobley · født 1954

Palette

2001 · Victoria Art Gallery, Bath · original 60 x 60 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 1 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Same size as the original$25260 × 60 cm Commission at original size

Royal West of England Academy Officers, 2000–2004, with the President and his Newfoundland Dog 'Bess' (triptych, left wing)

View the most popular artwork of David Hugh Cobley ranked #2: Royal West of England Academy Officers, 2000–2004, with the President and his Newfoundland Dog 'Bess' (triptych, left wing)

Royal West of England Academy, Bristol · original 102 x 102 cm

A detailed portrait capturing the social elegance of the Royal West of England Academy Officers by David Hugh Cobley, offering a sophisticated glimpse into British institutional life for your private collection.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 2 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

from$17532 × 32 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$451102 × 102 cm Commission at original size

Marilyn Speers Butler (b.1937)

2000 · Oxford College Anon i, Oxford · original 86 x 67 cm

Admire David Hugh Cobley’s portrait of Marilyn Speers Butler – a serene oil painting capturing an elderly writer's wisdom. Realistic style, warm light & layered textures.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 3 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Same size as the original$31567 × 86 cm Commission at original size

Sir Kenneth G. Newton (1918–2008), Bt, OBE, TD, PSGW, President of the Board of General Purposes (1986–1991)

View the most popular artwork of David Hugh Cobley ranked #4: Sir Kenneth G. Newton (1918–2008), Bt, OBE, TD, PSGW, President of the Board of General Purposes (1986–1991)

1995 · The Library And Museum of Freemasonry, London · original 114 x 100 cm

Explore David Hugh Cobley’s oil portrait of Sir Kenneth Newton – a stately 1995 work capturing authority & gravitas in rich browns & blues. A timeless piece!

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 4 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Same size as the original$480100 × 114 cm Commission at original size

Limited Palette

Royal West of England Academy, Bristol · original 29 x 29 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 5 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Professor Quentin R. D. Skinner

2012 · Christ's College, Cambridge · original 96 x 68 cm

David Hugh Cobley’s ‘Professor Quentin R. D. Skinner’ is a stunning realist portrait of an elderly scholar. Explore this detailed oil painting's depth & contemplation.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 6 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Same size as the original$33868 × 96 cm Commission at original size

Right Honourable Lord Lane of Horsell (1925–2009), PSGW, President of the Board of General Purposes (1992–1995)

View the most popular artwork of David Hugh Cobley ranked #7: Right Honourable Lord Lane of Horsell (1925–2009), PSGW, President of the Board of General Purposes (1992–1995)

1995 · The Library And Museum of Freemasonry, London · original 114 x 100 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 7 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

from$17529 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$480100 × 114 cm Commission at original size

Professor David Vande Linde (b.1942), Vice Chancellor (1992–2001)

2001 · University of Bath, Bath · original 67 x 62 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 8 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

from$17530 × 33 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$26862 × 67 cm Commission at original size

Jeremy Pemberton (1919–2008), PSGW, President of the Board of General Purposes (1972–1986)

1994 · The Library And Museum of Freemasonry, London · original 120 x 84 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 9 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

from$17525 × 39 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$44284 × 120 cm Commission at original size

Wally Cooper, Retired Draughtsman

1991 · Girton College, Cambridge · original 150 x 88 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 10 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Same size as the original$53288 × 150 cm Commission at original size

Ken Dodd

2004 · original 76 x 91 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 11 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Same size as the original$34991 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Sir Martin John Evans

2011 · original 58 x 71 cm

David Hugh Cobley’s realistic oil painting depicts an elderly scientist examining a vial. Explore this detailed portrait of observation & analysis – a captivating study in form and light.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 12 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Same size as the original$26771 × 58 cm Commission at original size

Royal West of England Academy Officers, 2000–2004, with the President and his Newfoundland Dog 'Bess' (triptych, centre panel)

View the most popular artwork of David Hugh Cobley ranked #13: Royal West of England Academy Officers, 2000–2004, with the President and his Newfoundland Dog 'Bess' (triptych, centre panel)

Royal West of England Academy, Bristol · original 102 x 183 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 13 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

from$17542 × 24 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$691183 × 102 cm Commission at original size

David James George Hennessy, Lord Windlesham, Principal (1989–2002)

2001 · Brasenose College, Oxford · original 130 x 100 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 14 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Same size as the original$526100 × 130 cm Commission at original size

Professor Steven Schwartz, Vice Chancellor (2002–2006)

2003 · original 104 x 74 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 15 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

from$17527 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$37274 × 104 cm Commission at original size

William Jocelyn Arkell (1904–1958)

1993 · original 63 x 53 cm

A meticulously rendered oil portrait by David Hugh Cobley (1993) of William Jocelyn Arkell. Realistic detail & classic composition showcase formal status. Explore this timeless piece.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 16 of 16 artworks by David Hugh Cobley
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Same size as the original$24453 × 63 cm Commission at original size

The artist

David Hugh Cobley

født 1954

Hurtige fakta

Also known asDavid Cobley
Museums on APSChrist's College, Girton College, Oxford College Anon i, Brasenose College, The Library And Museum of Freemasonry
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Creative periodsmature period
Works on APS16
Movementscontemporary realism
Art periodContemporary

Biography

David Hugh Cobley: A Portraitist of Distinction

Born in Northampton in 1954, David Hugh Cobley’s artistic journey began with a grounding in traditional art education at Wellingborough Grammar School and Northampton School of Art. Early influences were shaped by his family's encouragement and the guidance of Eddie Phillips, his mentor at school, who instilled within him a deep appreciation for observation and skillful rendering. A brief but formative period at Liverpool College of Art ended early, leading Cobley to pursue a unique path – an immersion in comparative culture during nine years spent studying in Japan. This experience broadened his perspective, fostering a keen awareness of human behavior and cultural nuances that would later profoundly inform his portraiture.

Returning to England in 1984, Cobley initially found work as a freelance illustrator, a profession that honed his technical abilities and developed his eye for detail. However, it was the burgeoning desire to capture the essence of individuals through painting that truly captivated him. He gradually transitioned from illustration to portraiture, meticulously studying techniques and developing a distinctive style characterized by realism, psychological depth, and an understated elegance. His early successes included being shortlisted for the prestigious John Player Portrait Award in 1989, marking the beginning of his ascent within the British art scene.

The Royal Society and Early Commissions

In 1997, Cobley’s dedication and talent were formally recognized with his election to the Royal Society of Portrait Painters (RSPP), a highly esteemed institution that celebrates excellence in portraiture. This achievement signaled a turning point in his career, opening doors to significant commissions and establishing him as a respected figure within the field. Among these early accolades was a commission from the Inner Temple in 2000 to paint The Princess Royal – a demanding undertaking that showcased Cobley’s ability to capture regal bearing and quiet dignity. This portrait, along with others he completed during this period, demonstrated his mastery of light, shadow, and composition.

A Portrait of Modern Britain

The early 21st century saw Cobley continue to establish himself as a leading portraitist of contemporary British figures. His work extended beyond royalty, encompassing academics, scientists, politicians, actors, and business leaders – individuals who represent the diverse tapestry of modern Britain. A particularly notable commission in 2005 was his painting of Ken Dodd, a beloved comedian, which was acquired by the National Portrait Gallery for its permanent collection, cementing Cobley’s place within the national art heritage.

Bath Artists' Studios and Continued Innovation

In 2013, Cobley established Bath Artists’ Studios, creating a vibrant hub for artistic practice and fostering a community of creatives. This venture allowed him to maintain his studio space while also mentoring emerging artists. Throughout his career, Cobley has remained committed to innovation, continually refining his technique and exploring new approaches to portraiture. His work is characterized by a subtle yet powerful ability to reveal the inner lives of his subjects, inviting viewers to contemplate their stories and experiences.

Legacy and Artistic Style

David Hugh Cobley’s legacy lies in his profound understanding of human psychology and his exceptional skill in translating that understanding onto canvas. His portraits are not merely likenesses; they are carefully constructed narratives that capture the essence of his subjects – their character, intellect, and spirit. Influenced by the traditions of Grand Manner portraiture, Cobley’s work is distinguished by its meticulous detail, rich textures, and a masterful use of light and shadow. He continues to be an active artist, creating new works and inspiring others with his dedication to the art of portraiture.

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