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Richard Redgrave Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Richard Redgrave 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 Richard Redgrave · 1804 – 1888

Self-portrait of Richard Redgrave

1832 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 23.5 x 18.1cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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The Deserter's Home

1847 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 76.2 x 102.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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The Heron Disturbed

1850 · Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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The Moorhen's Haunt

1846 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 20.3 x 30.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Gulliver Exhibited To The Brobdingnag Farmer

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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An Old English Homestead

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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The Outcast

Explore Richard Redgrave’s "The Outcast" – a dramatic 1851 oil painting depicting family turmoil & Victorian aesthetics. A captivating piece of Romantic history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Cinderella About To Try On The Glass Slipper

Explore Richard Redgrave’s ‘Cinderella About To Try On The Glass Slipper,’ a lavish 19th-century oil painting. Discover Neoclassical & Romantic details in this opulent historical portrait.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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The Governess

Discover Richard Redgrave’s ‘The Governess,’ a Romantic oil painting of domestic life. Explore its detailed realism, muted palette & symbolic themes – a captivating Victorian portrait.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Ophelia Weavi

Discover 'Ophelia Weavi' by Richard Redgrave – a haunting Romantic oil painting of a young woman in nature. Explore Victorian art & its evocative beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Ophelia weaving her garlands

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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The Poor Teacher

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Untitled

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Throwing Off Her Weeds

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Quentin Matsys In His Studio

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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The woodland mirror

Discover "The Woodland Mirror" by Richard Redgrave – a captivating Victorian landscape painting. Explore lush forests & evocative scenes of rural life. #art #landscapepainting #victorianart

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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The Beech Avenue

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Sweet Summertime

Discover 'Sweet Summertime' by Richard Redgrave – a captivating 19th-century landscape painting of rural life. Explore its romantic style, detailed brushwork & serene beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Going to Service

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Dilatory

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Country Cousins

Explore Richard Redgrave’s ‘Country Cousins,’ a stunning 18th-century oil painting of aristocratic life. Admire its rich detail, dramatic lighting & Dutch Golden Age style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Landscape Near Shere

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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From autumn to winter

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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Landscape

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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The Pont au Change and the Conciergerie

Richard Redgrave’s "The Pont au Change & Conciergerie" captures 18th-century Paris with oil paint realism. Explore a layered cityscape, river views, and architectural detail.

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Popularity: No. 25 of 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave
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The artist

Richard Redgrave

1804 – 1888

Quick facts

Art period19th Century
Also known asSir Richard Redgrave, Sir Redgrave, Richard Redgrave (Sir), Redgrave, R. Redgrave
Lifespan84 years
Movementsromanticism
Museums on APSMinneapolis Institute of Art, Yale Center for British Art
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Works on APS46

Biography

A Legacy of Light and Narrative: The Life of Richard Redgrave

In the heart of Victorian London, amidst the burgeoning intellectual energy of Pimlico, Richard Redgrave was born into a world where art, science, and history were beginning to intertwine. Born on April 30th, 1804, Redgrave descended from a lineage of profound thinkers; his father, William, was a distinguished barrister, and his brother, Samuel, would become a celebrated Egyptologist. This atmosphere of scholarly rigor and antiquarian curiosity deeply permeated Richard’s early years, shaping an artist who was as much a storyteller and administrator as he was a painter. His initial steps into the world of art were not purely academic but were forged through practical experience in his father's manufacturing firm, where he developed a keen eye for design and detail—a skill that would later define his meticulous approach to both landscape and genre painting.

The true awakening of Redgrave’s artistic soul occurred within the hallowed halls of the British Museum. While working in the family business, he found himself captivated by the silent majesty of marble sculptures. These classical forms instilled in him a profound respect for structure and natural beauty, influencing his ability to imbue even the most delicate landscapes with a sense of permanence and weight. By 1825, his talent led him to the Royal Academy Schools, where he began to refine the observational skills that would become his hallmark. His early work, such as The River Brent, near Hanwell, signaled the arrival of a promising talent capable of capturing the quiet, evocative essence of the English countryside.

Mastery of Genre and the Romantic Landscape

Redgrave’s career was marked by an extraordinary ability to navigate the shifting tides of 19th-century aesthetics. He rose to prominence not merely as a painter of scenery, but as a master of the genre scene—paintings that captured the intimate, often dramatic, moments of human existence. His breakthrough came in 1837 with the widely acclaimed Gulliver on the Farmer’s Table. This work demonstrated his unique gift for blending humor, narrative, and a touch of the fantastic within a realistic framework, instantly establishing his reputation among the British artistic elite. As he progressed, his canvases began to explore deeper emotional territories, ranging from the domestic warmth of Country Cousins to the poignant tension found in The Outcast.

Beyond the human drama, Redgrave remained a devoted chronicler of the natural world. His landscapes are characterized by a Romantic sensibility, where lush forests and tranquil river views serve as more than mere backdrops; they are living participants in the emotional landscape of his work. In pieces such as The Woodland Mirror, one can sense his dedication to capturing the interplay of light and shadow, creating scenes that feel both deeply rooted in the English soil and elevated by a poetic, almost ethereal, quality. His technical precision allowed him to render textures—the roughness of bark, the shimmer of water, the softness of foliage—with an accuracy that invited the viewer to step directly into his meticulously composed worlds.

A Visionary for the Arts and National Heritage

Perhaps Redgrave’s most enduring contribution to the art world lies not in what he painted, but in how he championed the institution of art itself. His influence extended far beyond the easel; he was a pivotal figure in the administrative and educational advancement of British culture. As an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1840 and later an Academician in 1851, he occupied a position of significant authority, helping to shape the standards of Victorian art. His dedication to the democratization of art education was instrumental in his role within the establishment of what would become the South Kensington Museum, now known as the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Redgrave’s life was a testament to the idea that an artist could be both a creator of beauty and a guardian of culture. His multifaceted career—spanning design, painting, authorship, and administration—reflects the very essence of the Victorian era's drive for progress and preservation. When he passed away in Kensington in 1888, he left behind a legacy that continues to resonate through his evocative canvases and his foundational role in the institutions that continue to celebrate the triumphs of human creativity.

Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Richard Redgrave are available to browse?

You can browse 46 artworks by Richard Redgrave on the All Artworks page.

What aliases or alternate names does Richard Redgrave have?

Richard Redgrave is also known as Sir Richard Redgrave, Sir Redgrave, Richard Redgrave (Sir), Redgrave, R. Redgrave.

Is there a complete list of Richard Redgrave's artworks?

Every work by Richard Redgrave on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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