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George James Coates Most Popular Paintings

The 22 artworks by George James Coates 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 · 22 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide George James Coates · 1869 – 1930

First Australian wounded at Gallipoli arriving at Wandsworth Hospital, London (1921)

1921 · Australian War Memorial, Canberra · original 154 x 128 cm

George James Coates’s poignant 1921 painting captures the quiet dignity of compassion amidst WWI – depicting Sergeant Coates and fellow artists documenting Gallipoli's impact on Australian soldiers at Wandsworth Hospital. Influenced by Impressionism, this masterful artwork invites contemplation.

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Portrait of John Longstaff (1918) by George James Coates

1918 · National Library of Australia, Canberra · original 80.5 x 59.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Lance Corporal Frederick Fisher, Victoria Cross (1910) by George James Coates

1910 · Canadian War Museum, Ottawa · original 105.0 x 76.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Lieutenant Colonel C. H. Mitchell – George James Coates

1910 · Canadian War Museum, Ottawa · original 104.3 x 81.2cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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A Polish lady

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Maude Melliar, ARAM, George James Coates

1929 · Royal Academy of Music, London · original 71 x 62 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Maude Melliar, ARAM, George James Coates

1920 · Royal Academy of Music, London · original 71 x 62 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Mary Stormont (1871–1962)

Rye Art Gallery, Rye · original 75 x 62 cm

George James Coates’ "Mary Stormont" – a captivating 1890s portrait in muted tones & expressive brushstrokes. Explore this evocative oil painting's realism & melancholic beauty.

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Art Movement: Impressionism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Mary Stormont

Rye Art Gallery, Rye

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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George James Coates: Alderman H. Lyon Thomson, Mayor of Westminster (1912–1913)

1913 · City of Westminster Archives Centre, London · original 122 x 98 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Memories – George James Coates

1926 · Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Mrs Rae – George James Coates

1909

Discover George James Coates’ ‘Mrs Rae,’ a captivating 1909 oil portrait showcasing realism & impressionism. Explore its dark tones, dramatic lighting & subtle symbolism.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Mrs Rae by George James Coates, 1909

1909 · original 61 x 51 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Sir Johnstone Forbes Robertson (1853–1937)

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham · original 72 x 61 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Mrs Olive Lethbridge

original 88 x 65 cm

George James Coates’ ‘Mrs Olive Lethbridge’ (c. 1900) is a captivating portrait of quiet dignity. Oil on canvas, featuring rich reds & greens, loose brushwork & Impressionistic light. A beautiful early 20th-century piece.

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Sketch portrait of Miss Elmhurst Goode – George James Coates

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 39.0 x 31.2cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Mrs Olive Lethbridge

original 88 x 65 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Pierrette

original 50 x 40 cm

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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George James Coates: Portrait of an Unknown Woman

University of Bristol Theatre Collection, Bristol · original 161 x 100 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Memories

1926 · original 50 x 38 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Nurse and Two Children

original 59 x 49 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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Reverie

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 22 artworks by George James Coates
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The artist

George James Coates

1869 – 1930

Quick facts

Works on APS22
Typical colorsphthalo green
Copyright statusPublic domain
Color intensitymonochromatic
Museums on APSArt Gallery of New South Wales, National Gallery of Victoria, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Manchester Art Gallery, Canadian War Museum
Lifespan61 years
Top-ranked workFirst Australian wounded at Gallipoli arriving at Wandsworth Hospital, London
Art period19th Century

Biography

Early Life and Education

Born: August 8, 1869, in Emerald Hill (now South Melbourne, Victoria), Australia
Parents: John Coates (artist-lithographer) and Elizabeth Irwin
Education: St James Grammar School; apprenticed to Ferguson and Urie (glass-stainers); North Melbourne school of design; National Gallery of Victoria Art School (under Frederick McCubbin).
Early struggles with affording art education due to his father's early death.
Demonstrated artistic talent early, winning prizes for drawing and painting from the nude at the National Gallery.

Artistic Development and European Influences

1896: Won the Melbourne national gallery travelling scholarship.
1897-1900: Travelled to Europe, particularly Paris.
Studied at Julien's classes in Paris.
Influenced by French artists such as Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, and Jean-Paul Laurens.
Met and married Dora Meeson (also an artist) in Paris.

Career and Recognition

1903: Marriage to Dora Meeson.
Early career involved supplying drawings for *Historian's History of the World*.
Struggled initially to sell artwork, focusing on portrait commissions.
1912: Gained recognition at the Royal Academy exhibition in London with paintings like "Arthur Walker and his brother Harold," "Christine Silver," and "Mother and Child."
Elected an associate of the Société Nationale des Beaux Arts in 1913.
Became a Member of the Royal Academy in 1927.

World War I and Later Works

1919: Served as an official war artist to the Australian government, creating paintings depicting scenes from World War I.
Discharged due to health reasons after the war.
Returned to Australia in 1921 for exhibitions and sales of his work.
Continued painting portraits and subject works until his death.

Artistic Style and Legacy

Primarily a portrait painter, known for refined technique and luminous tones.
Demonstrated ability in subject paintings with attention to rhythm and composition.
Often used low-toned palettes without sacrificing luminosity.
His work is represented in numerous Australian galleries and at the Australian War Museum.
Died: July 27, 1930, in London, England.
Legacy as a significant Australian portraitist and war artist.

Questions & Answers

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To find all works by George James Coates in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

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The Subject Atlas page maps George James Coates's artworks by subject.

What are the birth city and country of George James Coates?

George James Coates was born in South Melbourne, in Australia.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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