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The 25 artworks by George Hayter 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 Hayter · 1792 – 1871

Queen Victoria

1863 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 285.8 x 179.0cm

This majestic 1863 portrait by George Hayter captures Queen Victoria in royal splendor. Shop this exquisite hand-painted reproduction today.

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Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Portrait of Sophia S. Kiselyova (1801-1875) by George Hayter, 1831

1831 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 78.0 x 67.0cm

This elegant 1831 Romantic portrait by George Hayter captures a noblewoman in rich textures. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Feodora, Princess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg with her daughter Princess Adelaide (1840)

1840 · Buckingham Palace, London · original 128.3 x 102.9cm

This elegant 1840 oil portrait by George Hayter captures royal maternal affection. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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George Hayter, Queen Victoria Taking the Coronation Oath, June 28, 1838 (1850)

1850 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 36.0 x 25.4cm

This regal oil painting by George Hayter captures Queen Victoria's coronation. Discover the majesty of this historical masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Hayter ranked #4: Queen Victoria Taking the Coronation Oath, June 28, 1838

Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Victoria, Duchess of Kent (1786-1861), George Hayter

1835 · Buckingham Palace, London · original 253.4 x 142.2cm

This elegant Romantic portrait by George Hayter captures the Duchess of Kent in a lush landscape. Shop this timeless oil on canvas masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Assumption of the Virgin (1818)

1818 · Royal Collection, London · original 63.6 x 33.8cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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George Hayter: Studies for the Duke of Wellington

1820 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 33.7 x 42.5cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Portrait of George Tierney (1761-1830), MP and English Statesman by George Hayter

1823 · National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City · original 90.0 x 69.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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George Hayter, Thomas Brunton, 1774-1833 (1832)

1832 · National Maritime Museum, London · original 127.0 x 101.6cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax, George Hayter

1838 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 35.3 x 30.1cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Louise, Queen of the Belgians (1812-1850), 1837, George Hayter

1837 · Royal Collection, London · original 35.6 x 30.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1799-1848) (1837) by George Hayter

1837 · Royal Collection, London · original 35.4 x 30.4cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Queen Victoria (1819-1901), 1837, George Hayter

1837 · Royal Collection, London · original 81.0 x 64.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Leopold I, King of the Belgians (1790-1865) by George Hayter

1837 · Royal Collection, London · original 35.3 x 30.1cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848) – George Hayter

1837 · Royal Collection, London · original 35.5 x 30.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Queen Victoria (1819-1901) when Princess

1832 · Royal Collection, London · original 44.7 x 31.0cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Queen Victoria (1819–1901), 1838, George Hayter

1838 · Queen's University Belfast, Belfast · original 128.0 x 89.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Frederick William IV, King of Prussia (1795-1861) – George Hayter

1843 · Royal Collection, London · original 43.4 x 35.7cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1784-1844) (1840) by George Hayter

1840 · Royal Collection, London · original 35.4 x 30.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Duke Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and his sons, Prince Leopold and Prince Augustus by George Hayter

1842 · Royal Collection, London · original 23.6 x 33.7cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Prince Albert (1819-61) – George Hayter

1840 · Royal Collection, London · original 35.7 x 26.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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The Christening of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later Edward VII (1841-1910) at St George's Chapel, Windsor, 25 January 1842 (1842) by George Hayter

1842 · Royal Collection, London · original 19.7 x 27.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Queen Victoria (1819-1901) (1855)

1855 · Buckingham Palace, London · original 118.2 x 88.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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The Martyrdom of Ridley and Latimer – George Hayter

1855 · original 167.3 x 222.6cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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Portrait Study of Martha, Lady Hayter by George Hayter, 1863

1863 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 19.7 x 14.6cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 143 artworks by George Hayter
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The artist

George Hayter

1792 – 1871

Quick facts

Typical colorsespresso
Topics exploredvictorian era, portrait, portraiture, oil painting, royalty
Top-ranked workQueen Victoria
Also known asSir George Hayter, Sir Hayter, George Hayter (Sir), George, Sir Hayter, G. Hayter
Born1792, London, United Kingdom
Died1871
Top 3 worksQueen Victoria, Portrait of Sophia S. Kiselyova (1801-1875), Feodora, Princess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg with her daughter Princess Adelaide
Museums on APSWalters Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, National Maritime Museum, Yale Center for British Art, Harvard Art Museums

Biography

Early Life and Education

Born: December 17, 1792, in St James's, London, England
Died: January 18, 1871, in London, England
Parents: Charles Hayter (miniature painter and drawing teacher) and an unknown mother.
Early Training: Admitted to the Royal Academy Schools early in his life. Studied under Fuseli.
Naval Service: Briefly served as a midshipman in the Royal Navy in 1808, but left after a disagreement about his art studies.
Family Life: Married Sarah Milton when he was 15 and she was 28; they had three children. Later formed a relationship with Louisa Cauty, with whom he had two more children. His domestic life was unconventional for the time.

Artistic Development and Key Works

Early Style: Initially focused on miniatures and portraits in chalk and crayons.
Italian Period (1816-1826): Studied in Rome, influenced by Canova's classical style; painted a portrait of Canova. Became a member of the Academy of St. Luke in Rome.
Significant Works:
- The Trial of Queen Caroline in the House of Lords (1820) – A large-scale work demonstrating his taste for dramatic scenes.
- The Trial of William, Lord Russell (1825) - Celebrated John Russell’s ancestry.
- Moving the Address to the Crown on the Opening of the First Reformed Parliament in the Old House of Commons (1833-1843) – A monumental work depicting a key moment in British history, showcasing nearly 400 portraits. Purchased by the government for the nation in 1854.
- The Coronation of Queen Victoria (1838) - An important royal portrait.
- The Marriage of Queen Victoria (1840) – Another significant royal commission.
Style: Known for dramatic compositions, large-scale works with numerous figures, and a taste for historical subjects.

Royal Patronage and Recognition

Appointment to the Royal Court: Appointed ‘painter of miniatures and portraits’ by Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold early in his career.
Principal Painter in Ordinary: Following David Wilkie's death, appointed 'principal painter in ordinary to the queen' in 1841.
Knighthood: Knighted in 1841 for his services to the crown.
Foreign Honours: Received the Persian order of the Lion and Sun.

Influences and Legacy

Charles Hayter (Father): Early artistic training under his father, a miniature painter.
Canova: Influenced by Canova's classical style during his time in Rome.
French Romantic Art: Showed assimilation of the style and exotic subject-matter of contemporary French romantic art.
Historical Significance: His large historical paintings, particularly The Moving of the Address to the Crown, provide valuable visual records of significant events in British history. He captured a pivotal moment in parliamentary reform.
Legacy: While not elected to the Royal Academy, Hayter achieved considerable recognition and royal favour during his lifetime. His works are held in major collections including the National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Collection.

Later Years and Death

Continued to paint portraits and historical subjects throughout his later years.
Exhibited at the British Institution until 1859.
Death: Died on January 18, 1871, in London.

Questions & Answers

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Statistics about George Hayter's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

What aliases or alternate names does George Hayter have?

George Hayter is also known as Sir George Hayter, Sir Hayter, George Hayter (Sir), George, Sir Hayter, G. Hayter.

By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

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