Balliol College - Artworks

Henry Lamb

1913

George Lawrence Kennedy (1882–1954), Commoner (1901), Designed And Built Holywell Manor (1931–1932)

Admire George Lawrence Kennedy's "The Commoner," a captivating 1913 portrait by Henry Lamb, showcasing a thoughtful man in a formal setting. A unique piece of art history.

Kenneth Norman Bell (1884–1951), Scholar (1903), Fellow And Tutor In Modern History (1919–1941), Founding Secretary Of The Balliol Society (1927–1950) — Henry Lamb

Henry Lamb

1934

Kenneth Norman Bell (1884–1951), Scholar (1903), Fellow And Tutor In Modern History (1919–1941), Founding Secretary Of The Balliol Society (1927–1950)

A dignified portrait of Kenneth Norman Bell by Henry Lamb captures the intellectual spirit of the era. Detailed depiction showcases Bell's attire and contemplative pose, reflecting his scholarly pursuits.

Francis Dodd

1913

Arthur Lionel Smith (1850–1924), Exhibitioner (1868), Fellow And Tutor In Modern History (1882–1916), Dean (1907–1916), Master (1916–1924)

Admire Francis Dodd’s 1913 portrait of Arthur Smith – a realistic oil painting capturing an elderly scholar's introspective gaze. Explore Victorian realism & symbolism.

Richard Ernst Eurich

Troops At Balliol, Second World War

James Leigh Strachan Davidson (1842–1916), Exhibitioner (1862), President Of The Union (1867), Fellow And Tutor In Classics (1866–1907), Dean (1874–1907), Master (1907–1916) — George Reid

George Reid

1911

James Leigh Strachan Davidson (1842–1916), Exhibitioner (1862), President Of The Union (1867), Fellow And Tutor In Classics (1866–1907), Dean (1874–1907), Master (1907–1916)

George Reid’s 1911 portrait of James Leigh Strachan Davidson captures the dignified presence of a Victorian-era academic figure in black and white. This impressive painting, showcasing Reid's realism and detail, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of scholarship.

Alexander Dunlop Lindsay (1879–1952), 1st Baron Lindsay Of Birker, President Of The Union (1902), Fellow (1906–1922), Professor Of Moral Philosophy At The University Of Glasgow (1922–1924), Master (1924–1949), Vice Chancellor (1935–1938), Honorary Fe.... — Lawrence Gowing

Lawrence Gowing

1946

Alexander Dunlop Lindsay (1879–1952), 1st Baron Lindsay Of Birker, President Of The Union (1902), Fellow (1906–1922), Professor Of Moral Philosophy At The University Of Glasgow (1922–1924), Master (1924–1949), Vice Chancellor (1935–1938), Honorary Fe....

Samuel Luke Fildes

1925

Leopold Charles Maurice Stennet Amery (1873–1955), Ch, Exhibitioner (1892), Honorary Fellow (1946), Secretary Of State For India (1940–1945)

Samuel Luke Fildes’ portrait of Leopold Amery showcases Victorian realism & authority. Explore this 1925 oil painting's dramatic chiaroscuro and symbolic details.

Gilbert Spencer

1936

Duncan Campbell Macgregor (1888–1939), Fellow (1919–1939), University Lecturer In Greek History (1929)

This artwork is housed at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery in Carlisle, Cumbria. It was acquired in 1936 and exemplifies Spencer’s artistic style during his formative years.

Samuel Laurence

1835

Sir Henry Taylor (1800–1886)

Admire Samuel Laurence's masterful portrait of Sir Henry Taylor (1800–1886), capturing the contemplative gaze and formal attire of a celebrated Victorian scholar at Balliol College, Oxford.

Cyril Norman Hinshelwood

View Of The College Chapel

Admire Cyril Norman Hinshelwood’s "View of the College Chapel." Oil painting capturing Oxford’s architecture with a serene, realistic style. Explore details & purchase art reproductions.

Herbert Henry Asquith (1852–1928), 1st Earl Of Oxford And Asquith, Kg, Scholar (1870), Fellow (1874–1882), Honorary Fellow (1908), Prime Minister (1908–1916) — Thomas Cantrell Dugdale

Thomas Cantrell Dugdale

1925

Herbert Henry Asquith (1852–1928), 1st Earl Of Oxford And Asquith, Kg, Scholar (1870), Fellow (1874–1882), Honorary Fellow (1908), Prime Minister (1908–1916)

Captivating portrait of Herbert Henry Asquith by Thomas Cantrell Dugdale (1925), showcasing masterful academic realism; discover this historical piece for your collection.

Richard Jenkyns (1782–1854) — Sir Thomas Francis Dicksee

Admire 'Richard Lewis Nettleship' by Ernest Gustave Girardot – a captivating 1893 portrait of a classical scholar. Explore academic art & Victorian elegance.

John Wycliffe (c.1330–1384) — Thomas Kirkby

Henry Lamb

Henry Lamb

Francis Dodd

Richard Ernst Eurich

George Reid

Lawrence Gowing

Samuel Luke Fildes

Gilbert Spencer

Samuel Laurence

Cyril Norman Hinshelwood

Thomas Cantrell Dugdale

Sir Thomas Francis Dicksee

Paul Brason

Charles Goldsborough Anderson

John Murray Thomson

Bryan Organ

Ernest Gustave Girardot

Thomas Kirkby

Arthur Trevor Haddon

William Edwards Miller

Edward Price

Edward Price

Gilbert Baldry

Samuel Lane

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