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          John Peter Russell Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by John Peter Russell our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide John Peter Russell · 1858 – 1930

          A Porter of the Royal Academy by John Peter Russell, 1792

          1792 · Courtauld Gallery, London · original 64 x 77 cm

          Admire 'A Porter of the Royal Academy' by John Peter Russell! This captivating 1792 pastel portrait showcases a gentleman with refined elegance, reflecting classic British art and capturing a moment of quiet sophistication.

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #1: A Porter of the Royal Academy
          Art Movement
          Impressionist Painting
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 1 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Same size as the original$39164 × 77 cm Commission at original size

          Vincent van Gogh (1886) by John Peter Russell

          1886 · Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam · original 60.1 x 45.6cm

          This intense 1886 oil portrait by John Peter Russell captures Van Gogh's piercing gaze. Discover this masterpiece and bring it home today.

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #2: Vincent van Gogh
          Art Movement
          Impressionism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 2 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          In the morning, Alpes Maritimes from Antibes

          1891 · National Gallery of Australia, Canberra · original 732 x 603 cm

          Experience John Russell’s "In the Morning, Alpes Maritimes from Antibes," a stunning Impressionist landscape capturing the beauty of the French Riviera. A masterpiece by an Australian artist influenced by Monet & Van Gogh.

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #3: In the morning, Alpes Maritimes from Antibes
          Art Movement
          Impressionist Landscape
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 3 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Portrait of a Lady

          1768 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 62.9 x 76.2cm

          This elegant 1768 Rococo oil portrait captures a lady with quiet dignity. Shop this exquisite reproduction today.

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #4: Portrait of a Lady
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 4 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          George IV (1762-1830), when Prince of Wales, John Peter Russell

          1791 · Buckingham Palace, London · original 250.2 x 180.3cm

          This grand Neoclassical portrait by John Russell captures the Prince of Wales in hunting attire. Discover this regal masterpiece today.

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #5: George IV (1762-1830), when Prince of Wales
          Art Movement
          Neoclassical
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Cliffs at Falaise, (1904)

          Discover 'Cliffs at Falaise' by John Peter Russell – a stunning Impressionist landscape painting of the Australian coast. Explore its textured beauty & evocative mood.

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #6: Cliffs at Falaise, (1904)
          Art Movement
          Impressionism
          Color Palette
          Nature
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 6 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Samuel Moody the elder

          1790 · Dulwich Picture Gallery, London · original 60.3 x 44.8cm
          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #7: Samuel Moody the elder
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 7 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          William Wilberforce

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #8: William Wilberforce
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 8 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Fabián de Castro (1888) by John Peter Russell

          1888 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge
          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #9: Fabián de Castro
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 9 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          The bay of Nice, (1891)

          A serene impressionist view of the Mediterranean coastline featuring sunlit boats and beachgoers in John Peter Russell's The bay of Nice (1891), inviting you to bring this tranquil moment of leisure into your collection.

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #10: The bay of Nice, (1891)
          Art Movement
          Impressionism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 10 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Mon ami 'Polite, John Peter Russell

          1900 · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney · original 72.4 x 83.3cm
          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #11: Mon ami 'Polite
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          No. 11 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Same size as the original$32383 × 72 cm Commission at original size

          George Whitefield, John Peter Russell

          National Portrait Gallery, London
          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #12: George Whitefield
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 12 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Joshua Walker

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #13: Joshua Walker
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 13 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Doña Peppa Mattiocco, John Peter Russell

          1886 · National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 31 x 24 cm

          Discover 'Doña Peppa Mattiocco' by John Peter Russell (1886), an evocative portrait of a captivating woman, showcasing the artist’s Impressionistic style and connection to Van Gogh & Monet.

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #14: Doña Peppa Mattiocco
          Art Movement
          Australian Impressionism
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 14 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          from$17531 × 33 cm Commission this artwork

          William Dodd – John Peter Russell

          National Portrait Gallery, London
          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #15: William Dodd
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 15 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Rural Employment

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #16: Rural Employment
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 16 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Madame Sisley on the banks of the Loing at Moret, 1887, John Peter Russell

          1887 · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney · original 53.0 x 78.5cm
          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #17: Madame Sisley on the banks of the Loing at Moret
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 17 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Portrait Of A Boy In A Red Coat, John Peter Russell

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #18: Portrait Of A Boy In A Red Coat
          Color Palette
          Dark
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 18 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Mrs Charles Wesley In Old Age

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          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 19 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Mrs Janet Grizel Cuming – John Peter Russell

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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 20 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Reverend Charles Wesley by John Peter Russell

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          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          No. 21 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Portrait Of A Man by John Peter Russell

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          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 22 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          John Peter Russell: Cook Cooper Taylor And Sons

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #23: Cook Cooper Taylor And Sons
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 23 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          Samuel Wesley

          Explore John Russell’s portrait of Samuel Wesley, a classical oil painting depicting a young boy scholar. Admire its rich detail & symbolic elements – status, learning, and a touch of melancholy.

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #24: Samuel Wesley
          Art Movement
          Neoclassicism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 24 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          from$17525 × 40 cm Commission this artwork

          Portrait of a gentleman half length in a blue coat – John Peter Russell

          Admire John Russell’s ‘Portrait of a Gentleman.’ A neoclassical oil painting showcasing vibrant blue & elegant details. Discover this formal 18th/19th-century artwork!

          View the most popular artwork of John Peter Russell ranked #25: Portrait of a gentleman half length in a blue coat
          Art Movement
          Neoclassicism
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 25 of 94 artworks by John Peter Russell
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          The artist

          John Peter Russell

          1858 – 1930

          Portrait of John Peter Russell
          Quick facts
          • Lifespan72 years
          • Vibecalm
          • Museums on APSNational Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales, National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of South Australia, Dulwich Picture Gallery
          • Emotional tonemelancholic
          • Top 3 worksA Porter of the Royal Academy, Vincent van Gogh, In the morning, Alpes Maritimes from Antibes
          • Topics exploredportrait, portraits, beach, women, formal
          • Movementsneoclassicism
          • Typical colorsearthy
          Biography

          The Rediscovered World of John Peter Russell

          John Peter Russell remains a compelling, almost paradoxical figure in the history of Australian art. Often dubbed “Australia’s Lost Impressionist,” his story is one of transatlantic artistic exchange, personal tragedy, and eventual rediscovery. Born in Sydney in 1858, Russell's path diverged from the typical colonial trajectory when, at eighteen, he embarked for Europe – initially to pursue engineering, but swiftly drawn into the vibrant world of art. This decision would place him at the very heart of the burgeoning Impressionist movement and forge connections with some of its most iconic figures. His early education at Goulburn School provided a foundation, yet it was his studies under Alphonse Legros at the Slade School of Fine Art in London (1881-1883) that truly ignited his artistic ambitions. This formal training instilled in him a strong draughtsmanship, but it was his subsequent move to Paris and tutelage under Fernand Cormon that unlocked his passion for color and light.

          Parisian Circles and the Dawn of Impressionism

          Paris in the 1880s was a crucible of artistic innovation, and Russell quickly immersed himself within its dynamic circles. It was here he formed a particularly close friendship with Vincent van Gogh, a relationship documented by Russell’s striking 1886 portrait of the artist – considered one of the most important depictions of Van Gogh created by a contemporary. This portrait offers a poignant glimpse into Van Gogh's character and foreshadows the emotional intensity that would come to define his work. Beyond Van Gogh, Russell’s artistic development was profoundly shaped by his encounter with Claude Monet. Spending time painting alongside Monet at Belle Île, he absorbed the techniques of *plein air* painting, embracing broken brushstrokes and a heightened sensitivity to atmospheric effects. This period marked a turning point in Russell's style, as he began to fully embrace the principles of Impressionism. However, his influence wasn’t solely received; Russell also proved to be a significant source of inspiration for others. Henri Matisse himself credited Russell with introducing him to the core tenets of Impressionism and color theory during a visit to Belle Île in the 1890s – a testament to Russell's understanding and articulation of these artistic principles.

          Belle Île: A Sanctuary of Light and Color

          The island of Belle Île, off the coast of Brittany, became central to Russell’s life and art. He settled there with his wife, Marianna Mattiocco – a model for Auguste Rodin – and established a home that served as both studio and sanctuary. The rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, and ever-changing light of Belle Île provided endless inspiration. His seascapes from this period are particularly noteworthy, capturing the raw energy and beauty of the Atlantic Ocean with vibrant color and loose brushwork. Works like *Les aiguilles de Coton, Belle-Île* (1897), a delicate watercolor depicting the island’s distinctive rock formations, exemplify his ability to translate fleeting impressions into enduring images. Russell's style during this time was characterized by an optimistic portrayal of landscapes and figures, infused with a joyful sense of light and color. He wasn’t merely replicating what he saw; he was interpreting it through the lens of his own unique sensibility. Paintings like *Mon Ami 'Polite'* (c. 1900), a portrait of a local fisherman, demonstrate his skill in capturing not only physical likeness but also the character and atmosphere of his subjects.

          Tragedy, Obscurity, and Lasting Legacy

          The course of Russell’s life took a tragic turn with the death of his wife, Marianna, in 1907. Overwhelmed by grief, he made the devastating decision to destroy approximately 400 of his paintings – an immeasurable loss to art history. He eventually returned to Sydney in old age, living a relatively quiet life and largely withdrawing from the artistic community. Following his death in 1930, Russell’s work fell into obscurity for decades. However, thanks to the efforts of his niece, Thea Proctor, and subsequent scholarship, his reputation began to be restored in the late 20th century. Biographies were published, exhibitions were mounted, and a growing appreciation emerged for his unique contribution to both Australian and European art. Today, Russell’s works are held in major galleries around the world, including the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée Rodin in Paris, as well as prominent institutions in Australia. His story serves as a powerful reminder of the often-overlooked contributions of artists who operate outside the mainstream, and his work stands as a testament to the enduring power of Impressionism and the beauty of light and color. He remains a vital bridge between Australian and French artistic traditions, finally receiving the recognition he deserved as a pioneering figure in modern art.

          Questions & Answers

          What are the birthplace and birth year of John Peter Russell?

          John Peter Russell was born in Darlinghurst in 1858.

          Can I browse John Peter Russell's works by movement?

          John Peter Russell's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

          What other names is John Peter Russell known by?

          John Peter Russell is also known as John Russell, جون راسيل, ジョン・ピーター・ラッセル, ჯონ პიტერ რასელი, 존 러셀.

          By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026
          Collector's quiz
          1. John Peter Russell is often referred to as Australia's what?

          2. With which famous artist did John Peter Russell develop a close friendship and paint a portrait of in 1886?

          3. Russell spent significant time painting alongside Claude Monet at which location, absorbing Impressionist techniques?

          4. Which artist did Russell introduce to impressionism and colour theory during a visit to Belle Île in the 1890s?

          5. What tragic event led Russell to destroy approximately 400 of his paintings?

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