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John Arnesby Brown Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by John Arnesby Brown 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 John Arnesby Brown · 1866 – 1955

Dr John Brown Paton, Principal of the Nottingham Congregational Institute for 35 Years

View the most popular artwork of John Arnesby Brown ranked #1: Dr John Brown Paton, Principal of the Nottingham Congregational Institute for 35 Years

1899 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Alderman William Lambert

Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 122 x 97 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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The Marshes from Burgh Castle, Norfolk

1919 · original 65 x 85 cm

Explore 'The Marshes from Burgh Castle' by Sir John Arnesby Brown – an atmospheric Impressionist landscape of Norfolk’s serene marshes. Discover its unique style & timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Myra Plater, Sister of the Artist

1892 · Norfolk Museums, Norwich

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Myra Plater, Sister of the Artist

1892 · Norfolk Museums, Norwich

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Dr Paton (1830–1911)

1899 · The Congregational Memorial Hall, Nottingham · original 127 x 96 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Full Summer, Ludham, Norfolk

1902 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 116 x 112 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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The Drinking Pool

1895 · Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Full Summer, Ludham, Norfolk

1902 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham

Sir John Arnesby Brown’s ‘Full Summer, Ludham’ captures rural tranquility in 1902. A serene pastoral scene of a boy & cows, showcasing impressionistic light & detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Myra Plater, Sister of the Artist

1892 · original 61 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Near Nottingham

Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 24 x 31 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Norfolk landscape

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Study for 'The Two Piers'

Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 31 x 37 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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The Raincloud

1915 · original 64 x 77 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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The Bridge

1904 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 144 x 179 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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The Yacht Race

original 41.9 x 52.1cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Poppy Field (verso)

1890 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 27 x 36 cm

Explore 'Poppy Field' by Sir John Arnesby Brown – an Impressionistic landscape of Norfolk’s rural beauty. Textured oil painting, tranquil mood & nostalgic charm.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Haymaking

1890 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Sir Edward Henry Fraser

1913 · original 122 x 104 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Haymaking (recto)

1890 · Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 27 x 36 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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The Drinking Pool

1895 · original 129 x 166 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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A Fellside Cumberland Village

1939 · Touchstones Rochdale, Rochdale · original 64 x 76 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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The Pier

1905 · Ferens Art Gallery, Hull · original 99 x 115 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Sheepfold

1908 · original 89 x 108 cm

Explore Sir John Arnesby Brown’s ‘Sheepfold’ (1908), an Impressionistic oil painting of rural Norfolk. Discover its tranquil composition, atmospheric lighting & connection to nature.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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Wymondham Abbey, Norfolk

original 77 x 92 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown
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The artist

John Arnesby Brown

1866 – 1955

Quick facts

Top 3 worksDr John Brown Paton, Principal of the Nottingham Congregational Institute for 35 Years, Alderman William Lambert, The Marshes from Burgh Castle, Norfolk
Typical colorsneutrals, earthy
Movementsimpressionism
Top-ranked workDr John Brown Paton, Principal of the Nottingham Congregational Institute for 35 Years
Also known asArnesby Brown, Sir John Arnesby Brown, John Alfred Brown Arnesby, John Alfred Arnesby Brown, Sir Arnesby Brown
Died1955
Copyright statusPublic domain
Museums on APSArt Gallery of New South Wales, Manchester Art Gallery, Walker Art Gallery, Ferens Art Gallery, Guildhall Art Gallery

Biography

A Life of Light and Landscape

Sir John Alfred Arnesby Brown was a figure of remarkable duality, a man who navigated the physical vigor of professional sport and the delicate, atmospheric nuances of fine art with equal distinction. Born in Nottingham, his early years were marked by a pursuit of athletic excellence; he was an English footballer who famously played for Notts County in the Football League. Yet, it was through the lens of the landscape painter that he would secure his enduring legacy as one of the leading British landscape artists of the 20th century. His journey from the competitive pitches of the late 19th century to the prestigious halls of the Royal Academy is a testament to a profound devotion to the natural world.

His artistic education was rigorous and transformative, beginning with lessons under a local tutor in Nottingham before he moved to the renowned Bushey School of Art in Hertfordshire. There, studying under Hubert von Herkomer, Brown began to cultivate a technique that would become his hallmark. His work was deeply influenced by the plein air ideal and the evocative traditions of the Barbizon School and French Impressionists. This influence manifested in his ability to capture the fleeting qualities of light and atmosphere, turning the English countryside into a stage for luminous, emotive storytelling.

The Pastoral Vision

Brown’s oeuvre is most celebrated for its impressionistic depictions of pastoral landscapes, where the quiet majesty of the countryside is often punctuated by the presence of cattle. He possessed a unique ability to render the textures of the earth and the shifting moods of the sky, creating scenes that felt both timeless and intensely immediate. While his heart often resided in the tranquil meadows of Norfolk—specifically around Haddiscoe, where he eventually settled—his vision was not limited to a single geography. His work frequently captured the serene beauty of the marshes and the rhythmic life of rural England.

As his career matured, Brown’s interests underwent a fascinating evolution. While he remained a master of the pastoral, after 1905, he began to direct his observant eye toward the industrial landscape. He found a new kind of beauty in the structural complexities of rail yards and brickworks around Kings Lynn, proving that his sensitivity to light and form could transcend the idyllic and embrace the burgeoning modernity of his era. This expansion of subject matter demonstrated a profound artistic maturity and an unwavering commitment to documenting the changing face of the British landscape.

Legacy and Recognition

The significance of Sir John Alfred Arnesby Brown extends far beyond the canvas, reaching into the very fabric of British cultural history. His dedication to his craft was recognized with the highest honors, culminating in his knighthood in 1938 for his services to the nation's art. This accolade served as a formal acknowledgment of a career that had successfully bridged the gap between traditional landscape values and the evolving sensibilities of modern impressionism.

His life was also intertwined with the artistic community through his marriage to Mia Edwards, a talented Welsh painter noted for her portraits of children. Together, they shared a life steeped in creativity, moving between the artist colonies of St Ives, Cornwall, and the seasonal beauty of Norfolk. Today, the works of Arnesby Brown continue to resonate within prestigious UK public collections, serving as enduring windows into a vanished era of pastoral peace and atmospheric wonder.

Questions & Answers

Where are John Arnesby Brown's artworks grouped by palette?

To find works by John Arnesby Brown in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.

Where is John Arnesby Brown from?

John Arnesby Brown was born in United Kingdom.

How many artworks by John Arnesby Brown are available to browse?

You can browse 65 artworks by John Arnesby Brown on the All Artworks page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 18, 2026

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