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George Paul Chalmers Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by George Paul Chalmers 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 George Paul Chalmers · 1833 – 1878

Sir Alexander Macdonald – George Paul Chalmers

1772 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

George Paul Chalmers’ "Sir Alexander Macdonald" (1772) is a neoclassical portrait of Scottish nobility. Admire its dramatic lighting, pyramidal composition & rich textures on canvas.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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The Legend (1867)

1867 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh · original 103 x 153 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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George Paul Chalmers: Modesty

Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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George Paul Chalmers, Mrs Anne Grant (1762)

1762 · Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester · original 73 x 63 cm

Admire 'Mrs. Anne Grant' by George Paul Chalmers (1762), a stunning Baroque portrait featuring rich textures & elegant details. Explore this classical oil painting online.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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Morning by George Paul Chalmers, 1871

1871 · Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Edinburgh · original 59 x 45 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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Self Portrait 1, George Paul Chalmers

Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Edinburgh · original 27 x 24 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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John Pettie (1839–1893), HRSA, RA – George Paul Chalmers

1862 · Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Edinburgh · original 61 x 48 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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George Paul Chalmers, Sir George Reid PRSA (1875)

1875 · original 78.0 x 56.7cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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Reading by the Fireside

The Fleming Collection, London · original 26 x 36 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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George Paul Chalmers: Oliver Colt of Auldhame and Inveresk (1708–1782)

1763 · The National Trust For Scotland, Edinburgh · original 76 x 64 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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Self Portrait 2

Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Edinburgh · original 25 x 19 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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William Darling McKay (1844–1924), RSA, George Paul Chalmers

Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Edinburgh · original 41 x 31 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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Dorothy Montagu Gregory (1755–1830)

The National Trust For Scotland, Turrief · original 75 x 63 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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John Charles Bell, Dundee Jute Merchant and Art Collector by George Paul Chalmers, 1875

1875 · Mcmanus: Dundee's Art Galleries And Museums, Dundee

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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George Paul Chalmers: Dr John Gregory (1724–1773)

1772 · The National Trust For Scotland, Turrief · original 127 x 102 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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George Drummond, Lord Provost of Edinburgh, George Paul Chalmers

The Signet Library, Edinburgh · original 74 x 61 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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Head of a Man

original 24 x 22 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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Self Portrait 3, George Paul Chalmers

Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Edinburgh · original 25 x 18 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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George Paul Chalmers: John, 6th Earl of Traquair

1740 · Traquair House, Innerleithen

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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The Eagle's Nest, Skye – George Paul Chalmers

Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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George Drummond (1687–1766), Lord Provost of Edinburgh

The Signet Library, Edinburgh · original 74 x 61 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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Mrs May Torrie, a Native of Montrose – George Paul Chalmers

Admire 'Mrs May Torrie' by George Paul Chalmers – a stunning 19th-century oil portrait of a dignified woman. Explore its academic realism & elegant composition.

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Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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John Charles Bell (1867)

1867 · Mcmanus: Dundee's Art Galleries And Museums, Dundee

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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Study of a Child's Head

original 29 x 21 cm

George Paul Chalmers’ "Study of a Child’s Head" – a Romantic portrait showcasing masterful realism & warm tones. Explore this 19th-century oil painting's evocative style.

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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Mary Russell (d.1813), Daughter of Colonel Charles Russell

Chequers Court, Aylesbury · original 76 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 127 artworks by George Paul Chalmers
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The artist

George Paul Chalmers

1833 – 1878

Quick facts

Top-ranked workSir Alexander Macdonald
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Copyright statusPublic domain
Topics exploredportrait, victorian era, scottish art, oil painting, melancholy
Also known asG. P. Chalmers, Джордж Поль Чалмерс
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Movementsromanticism
Lifespan45 years

Biography

The Angus Rembrandt: The Soulful Vision of George Paul Chalmers

In the misty, salt-sprayed landscapes of nineteenth-century Scotland, few artists captured the ephemeral beauty of the Highlands with as much profound intimacy as George Paul Chalmers. Known affectionately by his contemporaries as “The Angus Rembrandt,” Chalmers possessed a rare ability to breathe life into the rugged terrain of Montrose and the surrounding environs. Born in 1833 to a captain of a coastal vessel, his early years were steeped in the maritime atmosphere of the Scottish coast, an upbringing that undoubtedly nurtured his lifelong fascination with marine scenes and the dramatic interplay of light upon the sea. His journey from a young boy sketching in the shadows of Montrose to a celebrated member of the Royal Scottish Academy is a testament to a talent that sought to find the eternal within the fleeting moments of nature.

The trajectory of Chalmers’s artistic development was irrevocably shaped by his time at the Trustees' Academy in Edinburgh. Under the rigorous and inspiring tutelage of Robert Scott Lauder, Chalmers moved beyond mere representation toward a more sophisticated mastery of academic realism. It was here that he refined a distinctive style characterized by a loose, expressive handling of paint—a technique that emphasized the atmospheric effects of light and color over rigid draughtsmanship. This approach allowed him to manipulate chiaroscuro, using deep shadows and sudden bursts of luminosity to imbue his canvases with a palpable sense of emotion. Whether he was depicting the serene rural charm of “The Ford” or the hauntingly beautiful vistas of Skye, his work always maintained a core of psychological depth that resonated far beyond the borders of Scotland.

A Legacy of Portraits and Landscapes

While his landscapes are celebrated for their evocative power, Chalmers’s prowess as a portraitist remains a cornerstone of his historical significance. He had a remarkable gift for capturing the dignity, grace, and inner essence of his subjects, ranging from local residents to fellow luminaries of the art world. His portraits were not merely likenesses but psychological studies; in works such as “Mrs May Torrie”, one perceives a meticulous attention to detail that honors the subject's social standing while revealing a tender, human vulnerability. This ability to bridge the gap between formal academic precision and emotional resonance made him a sought-after painter of his era.

Beyond the studio, Chalmers’s repertoire expanded into genre scenes and historical narratives that reflected the cultural zeitgeist of Victorian Scotland. His connection to the literary traditions of his homeland is evident in works like “The Legend,” an early sketch inspired by the evocative tales of Sir Walter Scott. This intersection of visual art and national storytelling helped cement his place within the broader movement of Scottish Romanticism. Even as he explored more intimate interiors and maritime subjects, a consistent thread of atmospheric tension ran through his oeuvre, suggesting that every landscape and every face held a story waiting to be whispered.

The life of George Paul Chalmers was tragically cut short in 1878 at the age of forty-four, following an accidental fall. Yet, the impact of his brief but brilliant career continues to endure. His contributions to the Royal Scottish Academy and his role in bridging the gap between traditional realism and the more experimental approaches of the later Scottish Colourists ensure his lasting importance in art history. Today, we look back at his work not just as historical artifacts, but as windows into a vanished Scotland—a world of mist, light, and enduring spirit that Chalmers captured with unparalleled mastery.

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By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 19, 2026

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