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George Richmond Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by George Richmond 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 Richmond · 1809 – 1896

The Ghost of a Flea

1819 · Tate Britain, London · original 16 x 21 cm

Explore 'The Ghost of a Flea' by William Blake Richmond – a haunting miniature portrait capturing the spirit of John Varley and embodying Blake’s visionary imagination with intricate detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Venus and Anchises

1890 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 2965 x 1486 cm

Sir William Blake Richmond's 'Venus and Anchises' captures a romantic scene of love and rebirth with blossoming flowers and doves, showcasing the artist’s masterful style from 1890. Discover this beautiful depiction and bring its timeless beauty into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Satan Smiting Job with Sore Boils

1826 · Tate Britain, London · original 43 x 32 cm

Witness 'Satan Smiting Job' by William Blake Richmond – a dramatic 1826 painting depicting biblical torment. Explore intricate details, symbolism & the artist’s legacy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Satan Exulting over Eve

1795 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 42 x 53 cm

Delve into the captivating world of William Blake Richmond's 'Satan Exulting over Eve,' a masterful watercolor print depicting Lucifer's triumphant dominion over Eve in Eden. Explore its symbolism and artistic brilliance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Antaeus setting down Dante and Virgil in the Last Circle of Hell

1827 · National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 52 x 37 cm

Witness William Blake Richmond's masterful 'Antaeus Setting Down Dante & Virgil.' This dramatic painting captures a pivotal moment from Dante’s Inferno, showcasing intricate detail and profound symbolism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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The Circle of the Lustful: Paolo and Francesca

1827 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles · original 24 x 34 cm

Witness the tragic tale of Paolo and Francesca in Sir William Blake's haunting engraving 'The Circle of the Lustful.' A masterpiece of Romantic art, exploring love, sin, and eternal damnation.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Dante running from the three beasts

1827 · National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 37 x 52 cm

Witness William Blake's iconic 'Dante Running from the Three Beasts.' A stunning watercolor illustration from Dante’s Divine Comedy, capturing a pivotal moment with rich detail and symbolic depth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Satan Going Forth from the Presence of the Lord

1825 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles · original 19 x 14 cm

Explore William Blake's iconic engraving 'Satan Going Forth from the Presence of the Lord,' a dramatic depiction of biblical conflict rendered in masterful Romantic style. Discover its symbolism and artistic techniques.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Chaucer

1810 · Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

Experience 'Chaucer' by Sir William Blake Richmond – a dynamic black & white print capturing Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales pilgrims. Explore romanticism, British art, and a timeless literary scene.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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A Visionary Head

1820 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 19 x 14 cm

Explore William Blake Richmond's visionary portraits and mosaics at St Paul’s Cathedral! This striking black & white drawing captures the essence of Romanticism, influenced by Blake and celebrated for its detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Napoleon I, Reading His Letter Of Abdication

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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The schismatics and sowers of discord: Mahomet

1827 · National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 37 x 52 cm

Witness William Blake's dramatic illustration of Mahomet from Dante’s Inferno! This powerful watercolor captures a pivotal scene with symbolic figures and intense emotion, reflecting Blake's unique vision.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Richard Quain

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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The Just Upright Man is laughed to scorn

1825 · Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis

Explore 'The Just Upright Man is Laugh'd To Scorn,' a poignant engraving by Sir William Blake Richmond depicting social ridicule and vulnerability, showcasing Romanticism’s dramatic style & meticulous linework.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Hell is Naked Before Him and Destruction has no Covering

1825 · Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis

Explore Sir William Blake Richmond's haunting engraving depicting the Last Judgment – a masterful portrayal of biblical faith and divine judgment featuring Jesus Christ on the cross amidst angels and souls.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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I have heard thee with the hearing of the Ear but now my Eye seeth thee

1825 · Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis

Sir William Blake Richmond's 'I Have Heard Thee...' engraving depicts a dramatic biblical scene of supplication and divine revelation, showcasing intricate detail & Romantic style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Sir George Gilbert Scott -

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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The Three Friends Condeming Job

1825 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles · original 19 x 14 cm

Sir William Blake Richmond's "The Three Friends Condeming Job" (1825) is a dramatic, monochrome engraving depicting moral judgment and suffering. Explore its Romantic style & biblical themes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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And smote Job with sore Boils

1825 · Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis

Explore William Blake Richmond's masterful engraving depicting Job's suffering and divine punishment—a poignant illustration from 'The Book of Job,' showcasing his Romantic style and meticulous detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 107,

1798 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 41 x 32 cm

A captivating painting by Sir William Blake Richmond depicting a woman before a castle, inspired by Thomas Gray's poems. This 1798 artwork showcases rich detail and romanticism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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The Fall of the Accuser

1825 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles · original 19 x 14 cm

Sir William Blake Richmond’s "The Fall of the Accuser" (1825) is a dramatic monochrome engraving embodying Romanticism's power. Explore this biblical scene of judgment, featuring Satan & angels.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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William Wilberforce, Mp

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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And my Servant Job shall pray for you

1825 · Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis

Explore 'And My Servant Job Shall Pray For You' by Sir William Blake Richmond – a dramatic 1825 engraving of Job’s suffering, showcasing Romanticism & masterful hatching. A unique piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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Henry Hancock

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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The Vision of God

1825 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles · original 19 x 14 cm

Experience 'The Vision of God' engraving by Sir William Blake Richmond, a stunning Romantic depiction of resurrection and divine grace from 1825. A detailed masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 135 artworks by George Richmond
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The artist

George Richmond

1809 – 1896

Quick facts

Museums on APSLos Angeles County Museum of Art, Tate Britain, National Gallery of Victoria, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Yale Center for British Art
Also known asG. Richmond, ジョージ・リッチモンド (画家), 조지 리치먼드, Джордж Ричмонд, Джордж Річмонд
Mediumsacrylic on canvas
Emotional tonemelancholic, mysterious
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Corpus themesblakean influence, blake’s romantic vision, blake richmond's romanticism, artistic legacy, biblical allegory
Top 3 worksThe Ghost of a Flea, Venus and Anchises, Satan Smiting Job with Sore Boils
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced

Biography

The Life and Early Years of Sir William Blake Richmond

Born in Brompton, London, Sir William Blake Richmond entered a world where art was deeply woven into the fabric of family life. He was the son of George Richmond, a man whose own presence in the art world provided a significant backdrop to his son's upbringing. Growing up in this environment, the young painter began to find his own footing, moving toward the formal structures of artistic study that would define his professional path.

His talent became evident through his early engagement with the Royal Academy. In 1858, he entered the institution and achieved notable success, winning two silver medals. These early accolades marked the beginning of a long career spent capturing the likenesses of the people around him. His life was marked by a steady progression from a student of the academy to a man of significant standing, eventually receiving a knighthood in 1897. He spent his final years at Beavor Lodge in Hammersmith before passing away.

Artistic Training and Early Influences

The formative years of Richmond's life were shaped by a deep connection to the Ancients, a group of followers dedicated to the visionary work of William Blake. This spiritual and stylistic influence is visible in his early output, particularly in works like Abel the Shepherd and Christ and the Woman of Samaria. These pieces were exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1825, showing an early interest in the profound themes that would follow him. His path was not merely one of quiet study, but of active engagement with the ideas of his time.

In 1828, his training took him across the channel to Paris. He spent a winter there, immersing himself in the study of art and anatomy within the city's schools and hospitals. This period of rigorous observation provided him with a technical foundation rooted in the physical reality of the human form. It was during these travels that he encountered the social circles of Europe; a notable meeting occurred at Calais, where he exchanged snuff pinches with Beau Brummell.

These early experiences, combining the mystical leanings of the Ancients with the disciplined anatomical study found in Paris, helped define his approach to the canvas. He moved between the ethereal and the tangible, a balance that would characterize his later ability to capture the personality of his subjects.

Technique and Artistic Style

Richmond’s approach to the canvas was deeply rooted in the Romantic preoccupation with dramatic landscapes and emotive narratives. He had a way of looking at a scene and finding the underlying tension, using the interplay of light and shadow to heighten the visual impact of a composition. This use of chiaroscuro allowed him to convey a specific mood, pulling the viewer into the atmosphere of the work through the careful management of darkness and illumination.

When he turned his attention to people, his work was defined by a meticulous attention to detail. He did not merely record a likeness; he sought to convey the actual personality of his subjects. This sensitivity to character was matched by his technical versatility. In his later work, such as the designs for the mosaics in St Paul's Cathedral, he utilized bold colors and innovative materials to build visual narratives that felt both substantial and spiritually resonant.

Trees at Bocca d'Arno
The Crown of Peace
The Just Upright Man is laughed to scorn

Notable Commissions and Portraiture

As Richmond matured, he moved into the world of high-society portraiture. He developed a reputation for capturing the true character of the British gentry, nobility, and royalty. His ability to render a subject's personality made him a sought-after painter for those in influential circles. One such connection was with Lord Sidmouth, whose portrait remains in the National Portrait Gallery today. This relationship provided Richmond with valuable counsel and helped solidify his standing among the era's prominent figures.

His work was not limited to the canvas of a studio. Around 1890, he turned his attention to the monumental scale of religious architecture, creating a design for mosaic decoration in St Paul's Cathedral. This project, which involved using tempera colors and gold on paper, showed his ability to translate his vision into permanent, grand-scale art. It was a significant departure from the intimate studies of his earlier years, proving his versatility in handling both the delicate details of a face and the vast requirements of a cathedral interior.

However, his path was not always smooth. A painting of the Princess of Wales proved to be a point of contention, reportedly earning the disapproval of Queen Victoria. This friction may have influenced his standing within the Royal Academy, affecting his chances of being elected as an associate. Despite such setbacks, his presence in the social and artistic fabric of the time remained undeniable.

Key Works and Artistic Legacy

Richmond’s ability to capture the spirit of a moment is perhaps most visible in his landscapes and religious themes. His paintings, such as Trees at Bocca d'Arno and The Crown of Peace, demonstrate a deep connection to the Romantic tradition. These works reveal a painter who was as comfortable with the quietude of nature as he was with the weight of spiritual narrative. His dedication to finding the true essence of his subjects allowed him to move beyond mere likeness, seeking instead a deeper psychological truth in every face he painted.

His influence extended into the halls of academia, where he shared his perspective with the next generation of thinkers. From 1878 to 1883, he held the position of Slade Professor of Fine Art at Oxford University, a role he took up after the tenure of John Ruskin. This period marked a significant chapter in his life, bridging the gap between the practical studio and the intellectual study of art. Even as his focus shifted toward more conventional portraiture in his later years, his reputation as a pre-eminent portrait painter remained intact.

The legacy he left behind is found in the quiet precision of his brushwork and his commitment to his craft. His work remains a record of the people and the landscapes of his time, captured with a sincerity that avoids the superficial. He remains a significant figure for those who study the evolution of Victorian portraiture and the shifting tides of nineteenth-century art.

Chaucer (about 1810)
The Ghost of a Flea (1819)
Venus and Anchises (about 1890)

Questions & Answers

In which movements did George Richmond work?

The All Movements page groups George Richmond's artworks by art movement.

Where can I see George Richmond's artworks arranged by atmosphere?

The artist's Mood Room page shows George Richmond's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.

How many artworks by George Richmond are available to browse?

You can browse 135 artworks by George Richmond on the All Artworks page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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