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Violet Manners Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Violet Manners 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 Violet Manners · 1856 – 1937

Mr Henry Cust (1861–1917), Violet Manners

1892 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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The Lord Wantage (1832–1901), KCB, VC, Violet Manners

1891 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Violet Manners, Viscount Peel (1829–1912), DCL, When the Speaker (1891)

1891 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Violet Manners: Lord Charles Beresford (1846–1919), CB

1890 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Lord Rowton (1838–1903), KCVO, CB, Violet Manners

1888 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Mr Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936), Violet Manners

1891 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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The Hon. Neil Primrose (1882–1917) – Violet Manners

1890 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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John, 7th Duke of Rutland (1818–1906), Violet Manners

1890 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Miss Madeline Bourke, now Mrs Howard Whitbread (1878–1961) by Violet Manners, 1886

1886 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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The Earl of Oxford and Asquith, Husband of 'Margot' (1852–1928) (1892) by Violet Manners

1892 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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HRH Princess Henry of Battenberg (Princess Beatrice) (1857–1944) by Violet Manners

1891 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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The Marchioness of Granby, Later Duchess of Rutland (1856–1937), Mother of Marjorie, Violet and Diana Manners (self portrait), Violet Manners

1891 · original 38 x 28 cm

Discover Violet Manners’ ‘Marchioness of Granby’ self-portrait – a captivating pencil drawing of a London socialite. Elegant & nostalgic, this unique piece is a must-see!

View the most popular artwork of Violet Manners ranked #12: The Marchioness of Granby, Later Duchess of Rutland (1856–1937), Mother of Marjorie, Violet and Diana Manners (self portrait)

Art Movement: Realism
Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Lady Rodd (1864–1951) (1894) by Violet Manners

1894 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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The Lady Wantage (1837–1920)

1894 · original 38 x 28 cm

Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Violet Manners: Earl Cowper (1834–1905), KG

1894 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Henry, 8th Duke of Rutland, KG

1898 · original 38 x 28 cm

Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Mrs George Batten (1857–1916) by Violet Manners

1893 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Violet Manners: The Duchess of Portland (1863–1954)

1898 · original 39 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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The Duchess of Leinster (1864–1895) – Violet Manners

1895 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Lord Boos of Belvoir, afterwards 9th Duke of Rutland (1886–1980)

1897 · original 38 x 28 cm

Violet Manners’ 1897 pencil sketch of Lord Boos of Belvoir captures youthful elegance with detailed shading & a realistic style. Explore this unique Victorian portrait.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Princess Troubetzkoy (Amelie Rives) (1863–1945) by Violet Manners, 1894

1894 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Mrs E. Tennant, afterwards Lady Glenconner (1859–1920), Violet Manners

1895 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Sir Gerald Portal (1858–1894), KC MA, Member of Lord Portal's Family (1894) by Violet Manners

1894 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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Mrs Beerbohm Tree (1863–1937) – Violet Manners

1899 · original 38 x 28 cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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The Lady Marjorie Manners, afterwards Marchioness of Anglesey, Daughter of the Duke of Rutland (1883–1946) (sister of Lady Diane Duff Cooper, née Manners) (1899)

1899 · original 38 x 28 cm

View the most popular artwork of Violet Manners ranked #25: The Lady Marjorie Manners, afterwards Marchioness of Anglesey, Daughter of the Duke of Rutland (1883–1946) (sister of Lady Diane Duff Cooper, née Manners)

Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 40 artworks by Violet Manners
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The artist

Violet Manners

1856 – 1937

Quick facts

Top 3 worksMr Henry Cust (1861–1917), The Lord Wantage (1832–1901), KCB, VC, Viscount Peel (1829–1912), DCL, When the Speaker
Copyright statusPublic domain
Works on APS40
Movementscontemporary realism
Art period19th Century
Died1937
Museums on APSBerlinische Galerie, Peterborough Museum - Art Gallery

Biography

Marion Margaret Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland

Early Life and Family

Birth & Background: Marion Margaret Violet Lindsay was born on March 7, 1856, into an aristocratic family. She was the youngest of three children and the only daughter of Hon. Charles Hugh Lindsay and Emilia Anne Browne.
Family Connections: Her father descended from the Earls of Crawford, while her mother was the daughter of Dean Montague Browne of Lismore.

Marriage and Social Life

Marriage to Henry Manners: In 1882, at age 26, Violet married Henry Manners, the heir to the Duke of Rutland. Their marriage was noted for its contrasting personalities – he a conservative politician, she described as “bohemian.”
Social Circle & The Souls: She became a prominent member of The Souls, an aristocratic group valuing intellectualism and avant-garde art. This circle significantly influenced her life and artistic pursuits.
Family Life & Speculation: They had five children, but questions arose regarding the paternity of two daughters – Lady Violet (possibly by Montagu Corry) and Lady Diana (possibly by Harry Cust).

Artistic Development & Style

Self-Taught Artist: Violet Manners received no formal artistic training but pursued painting as a passion. A visit to Italy provided some exposure and inspiration.
Early Exhibitions: She began exhibiting her drawings and sculptures in 1877 at the Grosvenor Gallery, founded by her cousin Coutts Lindsay.
Portraiture Focus: Her work primarily focused on portraits of members of her social circle. While considered a dilettante by some, she successfully captured the elegance and beauty of her subjects.
Sculpting After Loss: Following the death of her son Robert in 1894, Violet turned to sculpting as an emotional outlet.

Major Achievements & Exhibitions

Exhibition Venues: Her artwork was displayed at prestigious galleries including the Royal Academy of Arts, the New Gallery, and even internationally in the US and France.
World’s Columbian Exposition (1893): She exhibited her work at the Palace of Fine Arts during this significant event in Chicago.
Publication: In 1900, she published Portraits of Men and Women, a collection showcasing her portraiture skills.
Tate Gallery Acquisition (1937): The Tate Gallery acquired one of her sculptures – a family memorial – shortly before her death.

Historical Significance & Legacy

Capturing an Era: Violet Manners’ portraits provide valuable insights into the lives and aesthetics of British aristocracy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Influence on Commissions: She assisted Scottish sculptor William Reid Dick in securing commissions from aristocratic patrons.
Posthumous Recognition: The acquisition of her portrait by the Watts Gallery Trust in 2016, along with a donation of her drawings by her grandson John Julius Norwich, has renewed interest in her artistic contributions.
World War I Service: During WWI, she converted her London home into a hospital, demonstrating her commitment to public service.

Death and Burial

Passing: Violet Manners died on December 22, 1937, at Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire.

Questions & Answers

Where are Violet Manners's artworks grouped by art movement?

The movements Violet Manners worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

How many artworks by Violet Manners are available to browse?

You can browse 40 artworks by Violet Manners on the All Artworks page.

Where can I see Violet Manners's artworks arranged by atmosphere?

The Mood Room of Violet Manners is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 6, 2026

Collector's quiz

Violet Manners was a member of which influential social circle known for its intellectual pursuits?
Despite her artistic endeavors, what limited Violet Manners' recognition as a professional artist?
What event in Violet Manners' life prompted her to begin sculpting?
Violet Manners frequently depicted what subject matter in her artwork?
Where did Violet Manners exhibit her work during her lifetime?

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two We paint and send a preview

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three Delivered, certified

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