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Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet 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 Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet · 1753 – 1827

Woodland Scene with Gipsies

1800 · The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 90 x 70 cm

Discover 'Woodland Scene with Gipsies' by George Howland Beaumont (1753-1827). A stunning landscape painting showcasing British artistry & a glimpse into 18th-century life. Explore the artwork’s history and details.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Landscape

1825 · Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 45 x 38 cm

George Howland Beaumont's 'Landscape' (1825) captures a serene rural scene with vibrant colors and detailed brushwork, reflecting Romantic ideals. Explore this beautiful painting by a British art patron.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Caister Castle, Norfolk

1785 · National Trust, Cambridge · original 43 x 35 cm

George Howland Beaumont's "Caister Castle, Norfolk" captures the serene beauty of the historic castle amidst lush landscapes. A romantic painting from 1785 showcasing timeless elegance and architectural detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Peele Castle in a Storm, Cumbria

1800 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 74 x 99 cm

A dramatic storm surges around the stone walls of Peele Castle in this powerful 1800 landscape by George Howland Beaumont that captures nature's raw intensity and invites you to bring this historic scene into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Wooded Landscape

1810 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 37 x 32 cm

Discover 'Wooded Landscape' by George Howland Beaumont (1810). A moody Romantic painting of a secluded forest scene in oil on canvas. Explore this atmospheric artwork!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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A Woman

1839 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Conway Castle

1809 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 73.0 x 55.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Landscape

New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 58 x 79 cm

Admire George Howland Beaumont’s dramatic Romantic landscape! This 1800s oil painting captures a secluded valley scene with expressive brushwork & earthy tones. A unique piece for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Keswick Lake, Cumberland (recto)

1818 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 28 x 45 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Broughton Castle, Lancashire

1815 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 28 x 44 cm

Admire George Howland Beaumont’s ‘Broughton Castle,’ a stunning 1815 oil landscape of Lancashire's ruins. Romantic style, detailed beauty – perfect for art lovers!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Swiss Landscape

1819 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 29 x 45 cm

Discover 'Swiss Landscape' by George Howland Beaumont (1819). A serene oil painting of the Swiss Alps, showcasing classical style & atmospheric perspective. Admire its beauty at the New Walk Museum.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Near Coleorton, Leicestershire

1823 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 31 x 47 cm

Explore 'Near Coleorton, Leicestershire' by George Howland Beaumont (1823). A serene Dutch Golden Age landscape painting of a valley scene, featuring figures & atmospheric perspective. #landscapeart #classicalpainting #Beaumont

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Derwentwater, Cumberland

1798 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 39 x 54 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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St Lorice, Ariccia, Albano, Italy

1822 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 47 x 42 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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River Scene with Figures

1815 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 32 x 47 cm

Admire George Howland Beaumont’s ‘River Scene with Figures’ (1815). A dramatic Romantic landscape painting showcasing nature's power & texture, ideal for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Landscape with Figures

1827 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 26 x 33 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Banks of the Greta, Keswick, Cumberland

1821 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 28 x 45 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Keswick Lake, Cumberland

1807 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 25 x 31 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Landscape (verso)

New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 20 x 33 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Applethwaite, Cumberland

New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 31 x 47 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Coleorton, Leicestershire

1810 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 28 x 45 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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A Ruined Abbey

1807 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 30 x 42 cm

Admire 'A Ruined Abbey' by George Howland Beaumont (1807). A picturesque 19th-century landscape painting of a ruined abbey, showcasing romanticism & timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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A Landscape with Figures

1812 · original 77.9 x 65.3cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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Derwentwater

Government Art Collection, London · original 74 x 98 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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View near Coleorton, Leicestershire

1827 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 36 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 46 artworks by Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
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The artist

Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet

1753 – 1827

Quick facts

NationalityUnited Kingdom
Died1827
Corpus themesromanticism
Also known asGeorge Beaumont, Sir George Howland Beaumont, Sir Beaumont, Sir George Beaumont, George Howland Beaumont
Museums on APSDetroit Institute of Arts, Yale Center for British Art, New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Government Art Collection, National Trust
Typical colorsearthy
Movementsromanticism
Works on APS46

Biography

A Life Dedicated to Art: The World of George Howland Beaumont

Sir George Howland Beaumont, born in 1753 amidst the tranquil Essex countryside of Great Dunmow, was a figure whose life embodied the evolving tastes and passions of late 18th and early 19th-century Britain. Inheriting both a baronetcy and an estate at a young age, Beaumont’s path wasn't immediately destined for artistic pursuits. However, his education at Eton College included initial training in landscape painting under Alexander Cozens, sparking a lifelong fascination with the visual arts. This early exposure was merely a prelude to the transformative experience of the Grand Tour undertaken in 1782 alongside his wife, Margaret. Italy and its rich artistic heritage proved pivotal; Beaumont’s eyes were opened to the masterpieces of the Old Masters, igniting within him not only an appreciation but also a fervent desire to collect and understand these works. This journey laid the foundation for a life dedicated to art—both as a discerning collector and a committed, though often self-critical, painter.

Cultivating Taste: Collection, Patronage, and Artistic Development

Upon his return to England, Beaumont embarked on building an impressive collection of Old Master paintings, a pursuit driven by genuine passion despite limited financial resources. Central to this collection was Claude Lorrain’s *A Landscape with Hagar and the Angel*, a painting that became deeply cherished and representative of Beaumont's aesthetic ideals. He wasn’t merely acquiring objects; he was assembling a visual library, a testament to his evolving understanding of artistic excellence. Simultaneously, Beaumont began exhibiting his own work at the Royal Academy from 1794 to 1825, establishing himself as a respected amateur within London’s art circles. His social life flourished alongside his artistic endeavors, centered around his residence at 34 Grosvenor Square and a period serving as Tory MP for Beer Alston (1790-1796). This position brought him into contact with influential figures—the Lake Poets, notably William Wordsworth who became a lifelong friend, Uvedale Price, and others whose ideas shaped the Picturesque movement and Beaumont’s growing appreciation for Flemish and Dutch painting. His artistic style was influenced by Richard Wilson and Thomas Hearne, leaning towards Romanticism as seen in works like *View near Keswick* (1779), yet he remained a staunch defender of academic traditions, often voicing criticism of more radical artists such as J.M.W. Turner. This conservative stance didn’t preclude all openness; Beaumont generously allowed the young John Constable access to his collection, fostering a relationship that culminated in Constable's poignant painting of the Cenotaph to Sir Joshua Reynolds at Coleorton Hall—a powerful tribute and a testament to Beaumont’s discerning eye.

A Vision for Public Access: The Founding of the National Gallery

Perhaps Beaumont’s most enduring legacy lies in his instrumental role in establishing the National Gallery. Recognizing a critical need for a public gallery dedicated to showcasing Old Master paintings, he made a groundbreaking offer to the government in 1823: he would donate sixteen paintings from his personal collection on the condition that they also purchase John Julius Angerstein’s collection and secure suitable premises. This bold proposition spurred Parliament into action, leading to the acquisition of Angerstein's holdings and, ultimately, the opening of the National Gallery in May 1824. Beaumont’s own contributions followed shortly after in 1825, solidifying his place as a pivotal figure in British art history. He envisioned a space where great art would be accessible to all, democratizing artistic appreciation and enriching the cultural landscape for generations to come. This act wasn't simply philanthropy; it was an expression of Beaumont’s deep belief in the transformative power of art and its importance to national identity.

Lasting Influence and Artistic Legacy

Sir George Howland Beaumont passed away in 1827, leaving behind a legacy that extends far beyond his own artistic creations. His dedication to collecting and promoting Old Masters significantly enriched the British art landscape, while his patronage of emerging artists like Constable helped nurture new talent. The founding of the National Gallery stands as an enduring monument to his vision and commitment—a testament to his belief in the power of art to inspire, educate, and unite. Beaumont’s influence can still be felt today, not only within the walls of the gallery he helped create but also in the ongoing dialogue surrounding artistic taste, public access to culture, and the importance of preserving our shared artistic heritage. He remains a compelling figure—a gentleman amateur who profoundly shaped the course of British art history through his passion, discernment, and unwavering dedication.

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By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

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