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Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham 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 Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham · 1840 – 1906

Life Study

Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Edinburgh · original 68 x 50 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$24650 × 68 cm Commission at original size

William Quiller Orchardson (1832–1910), HRSA, RA

Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Edinburgh · original 33 x 42 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$18742 × 33 cm Commission at original size

George Anderson Lawson (1832–1904), HRSA

Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Edinburgh · original 33 x 23 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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John Girdwood

University of Edinburgh Fine Art Collection, Edinburgh

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Lord Provost John Alexander Dewar

1900 · Perth And Kinross Council, Perth

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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John Girdwood (1863–1933)

original 71 x 57 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$26557 × 71 cm Commission at original size

Lord Provost John Alexander Dewar

1900 · original 203 x 127 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$896127 × 203 cm Commission at original size

Sir William Quiller Orchardson (1832–1910), RA

original 51 x 61 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$23861 × 51 cm Commission at original size

Alexander Mathewson (1821–1914), Lord Provost of Dundee (1890–1893)

original 60 x 46 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$22746 × 60 cm Commission at original size

A Young Bohemian

1864 · original 90 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$31564 × 90 cm Commission at original size

The Billet-Doux

1869 · original 78.0 x 62.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$34063 × 78 cm Commission at original size

George Anderson Lawson, HRSA

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Sir James Low (1849–1923), Lord Provost of Dundee (1893–1896)

1899 · original 142 x 111 cm

Admire Sir James Low’s portrait by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham (1899). A striking oil painting of a Dundee Lord Provost, showcasing military style & rich detail. Explore this significant piece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$607111 × 142 cm Commission at original size

Prayer

original 26 x 20 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Reverend Dr Peter Grant (c.1820–1905), DD

1906 · original 142 x 107 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$590107 × 142 cm Commission at original size

At Tangiers

original 40 x 48 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$20248 × 40 cm Commission at original size

The Wayfarers

1870 · original 78 x 119 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$418119 × 78 cm Commission at original size

The Lass that Baits the Lines

Mcmanus: Dundee's Art Galleries And Museums, Dundee

Discover 'The Lass that Baits the Lines' by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham – a stunning 19th-century realist oil painting of coastal life. Explore Hudson River School style & evocative rural beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Alone in London

1894 · original 56 x 93 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Same size as the original$29993 × 56 cm Commission at original size

Old Houses

original 24 x 32 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Kismet

Mcmanus: Dundee's Art Galleries And Museums, Dundee · original 101 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Self Portrait

1882 · original 35 x 30 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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The Landing Stage

Explore 'The Landing Stage' by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham – a realistic oil painting capturing a bustling waterfront scene. Discover its moody atmosphere & impressionistic details.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Hunting Party at Stobhall in the Carse of Gowrie

1887 · Mcmanus: Dundee's Art Galleries And Museums, Dundee

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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Kismet

original 101 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham
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The artist

Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham

1840 – 1906

Quick facts

NationalityUnited Kingdom
Museums on APSRoyal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Mcmanus: Dundee's Art Galleries And Museums, Perth And Kinross Council, University of Edinburgh Fine Art Collection
Born1840, Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic, vivid
Works on APS32
Also known asThomas Alex Fergusson Graham, Thomas Alexander Graham, Thomas Alexander Fergusson Graham, Thomas Graham, توماس غراهام
Died1906

Biography

The Master of Victorian Nuance: Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham

In the heart of the Victorian era, a period defined by its rigid social structures and burgeoning industrial grandeur, Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham emerged as a painter capable of capturing both the external dignity and the internal soul of his subjects. Born in 1840, Graham’s life and work were deeply intertwined with the cultural fabric of Scotland. His journey began in Edinburgh, an environment rich with academic rigor and literary depth, which provided the foundation for a career marked by an unwavering commitment to classical technique. As a student at the Royal Scottish Academy starting in 1863, he came under the profound influence of William Quiller Orchardson. This mentorship was pivotal; from Orchardson, Graham inherited a mastery of compositional balance and a devotion to realism that would become the hallmark of his enduring legacy.

Graham’s artistic evolution is a fascinating study in stylistic transition. His early explorations were deeply rooted in the Romantic idealism that swept through the 19th century, particularly through his evocative landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. In these works, one can observe a sensitivity to the rugged beauty of the natural world, often imbued with a sense of poetic longing. However, as his technical prowess matured, Graham pivoted toward the intimate and psychological complexities of portraiture. He moved away from the vastness of the landscape to focus on the human countenance, developing an ability to render anatomical precision alongside a profound psychological nuance. This shift allowed him to become one of Scotland’s most sought-after portraitists, capable of translating the status and character of his sitters onto canvas with remarkable accuracy.

A Legacy of Precision and Emotion

The breadth of Graham's oeuvre is reflected in the diversity of his subject matter, ranging from the sweeping vistas of coastal life to the formal dignity of the Scottish intelligentsia. His ability to navigate different modes of painting—from the realist traditions of the Hudson River School style seen in works like "The Lass that Baits the Lines" to the more atmospheric, almost impressionistic touches in his maritime scenes—demonstrates a versatile genius. In pieces such as "Going to Sea", Graham utilizes a palette of muted blues and browns to evoke the poignant emotions of separation and longing, proving that his technical skill was always at the service of emotional storytelling.

His professional achievements were cemented through prestigious commissions that placed him at the center of Victorian society. His portraits of notable figures include:

Sir George Anderson Lawson, captured with the dignity befitting his station.
Lord Balfour of Blythswood, a testament to Graham's ability to handle high-society portraiture.
Sir James Low, the Lord Provost of Dundee, where Graham showcased his talent for rendering rich detail and military splendor.

Beyond the finished masterpieces, much of Graham’s greatness resided in his disciplined process. He was a practitioner of the academic tradition, relying heavily on meticulous preparatory sketches and studies. These preliminary works were not merely exercises but essential guides that allowed him to build layers of meaning and texture. Through this rigorous approach, Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham did more than just record faces and places; he preserved the spirit of an era, leaving behind a body of work that continues to resonate with its quiet strength and timeless elegance.

Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham?

Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham was born in Kirkwall, in United Kingdom.

Where is Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham from?

Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham was born in United Kingdom.

How many artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham are available to browse?

You can browse 32 artworks by Thomas Alexander Ferguson Graham on the All Artworks page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 28, 2026

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