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James Irvine Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by James Irvine 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 James Irvine · 1822 – 1889

James Arbuthnot (1741–1823) (1795)

1795 · Mintlaw Discovery Centre, Peterhead · original 76 x 64 cm

James Irvine’s 1795 portrait of Arbuthnot showcases realistic oil painting & subdued tones. A dignified depiction of an elderly gentleman, reflecting 18th-century style.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
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James Irvine: William Veitch (1794–1885), Classical Scholar

1881 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh · original 128 x 102 cm

Explore James Irvine’s 1881 portrait of William Veitch, a classical scholar. This academic realism showcases rich detail & contemplative mood – a dignified study in oil on canvas.

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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. 2 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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William Rae, Esq, James Irvine

1887 · Wick Town Hall, Wick · original 125 x 101 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Portrait of a Man by James Irvine, 1886

1886 · original 92 x 71 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Joseph Bell (1837–1911), FRCSEd (1863), PRCSEd (1887–1889) – James Irvine

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Edinburgh · original 90 x 70 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
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Ganymede (1786) by James Irvine

1786 · original 154 x 179 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$943179 × 154 cm Commission at original size

Self Portrait by James Irvine, 1825

1825 · Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Edinburgh · original 63 x 50 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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James Coull (1786–1880) by James Irvine, 1880

1880 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh · original 68 x 45 cm

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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 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$23145 × 68 cm Commission at original size

James Morton (1822–1890) by James Irvine, 1884

1884 · original 125 x 100 cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Joseph Bell (1837–1911)

1886 · Nhs Lothian, Edinburgh · original 88 x 68 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Self Portrait

original 91 x 63 cm

Explore James Irvine’s poignant ‘Self Portrait,’ a realistic oil painting showcasing texture & melancholy. A masterful blend of realism & impressionism – timeless art.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$31063 × 91 cm Commission at original size

David Lumgair

original 203 x 132 cm

Experience 'David Lumgair' by James Irvine – a dramatic marine painting capturing turbulent seas & coastal beauty. Hand-painted reproductions available.

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Art Movement: Marine Painting
Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Dr William Traill

original 93 x 71 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
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James Irvine: James Howden, MD

original 145 x 110 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
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Same size as the original$607110 × 145 cm Commission at original size

James Campbell, Museum Curator (1842–1875) – James Irvine

original 92 x 72 cm

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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 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Alexander Brown, Arbroath Astronomer, James Irvine

original 76 x 64 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Provost William Jameson by James Irvine

original 68 x 52 cm

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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 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24552 × 68 cm Commission at original size

Reverend Joseph Paterson, DD, James Irvine

original 127 x 102 cm

Admire James Irvine’s ‘Reverend Joseph Paterson,’ a striking 1880s portrait showcasing dramatic chiaroscuro & realistic detail. Explore this Victorian clergyman's dignified presence.

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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. 18 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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George Kydd of Rosebrae, James Irvine

original 91 x 71 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
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Reverend Walter Low, Minister of Lochlee

original 77 x 64 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Provost George Crawford by James Irvine

original 90 x 71 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Louis Black

original 59 x 42 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
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Alexander Gordon of Ashludie and Arbroath

original 60 x 49 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
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Provost William Mitchell

original 89 x 69 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
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James Irvine: James Goodall, Provost (1822–1825)

original 77 x 65 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 31 artworks by James Irvine
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The artist

James Irvine

1822 – 1889

Quick facts

Lifespan67 years
Top-ranked workJames Arbuthnot (1741–1823)
Died1889
Movementscontemporary realism
Museums on APSRoyal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Nhs Lothian, Mintlaw Discovery Centre, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Art period19th Century
Works on APS31

Biography

A life shaped by lines and logic

James Irvine was an industrial designer. Born in London, he spent much of his career navigating the relationship between geometric forms and the people who use them. After studying at Kingston Polytechnic and the Royal College of Art in London, he moved to Milan in 1984. This move placed him at the center of a specific way of thinking about objects. He began working as a consultant for Olivetti, where he sat under the direction of Michele De Lucchi and Ettore Sottsass. His work during these years was defined by a focus on precision and the end user.

In 1987, his path took him to Tokyo for a year at the Toshiba Design Centre. This period of research into industrial products added another layer to his approach. By 1988, he had returned to Milan to open his own private studio. He worked with various companies, bringing a sense of geometric formalism to everything from small consumer goods to large-scale transport. His hands touched the design of a new city bus for the Hannover Üstra transport system in 2000, a project that resulted in 131 buses built by Mercedes Benz.

The studio and its reach

His practice was often intertwined with the influential Sottsass Associati. Between 1993 and 1999, he served as a partner in the agency, taking responsibility for the industrial design group. This period allowed him to bridge the gap between personal studio work and large-scale industrial production. His client list grew to include names like B&B Italia, Artemide, Magis, and Canon. He looked at how objects functioned within daily life, often applying a sense of irony or generosity to his communication and direction.

The work coming out of his Milanese studio was characterized by several specific elements:

A reliance on geometric formalism.
An attention to the quality of life for the user.
A method rooted in the classics of the Italian design school.
A cross-disciplinary approach to product development.

Recognition and legacy

In 2004, the Royal Society of Arts in London elected him a Royal Designer for Industry. He also shared his knowledge through teaching, serving as a professor of industrial design at the Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe from 2005 to 2007. His academic contributions were recognized by Kingston University, which awarded him an honorary doctorate of design in 2007.

Following his death in 2013, the history of his office did not stop. The studio continued under the direction of Marialaura Rossiello Irvine and Maddalena Casadei. They maintained the core principles established during his years in Milan: precision, irony, and generosity. The work remains a study in how structured forms can meet human interaction.

Questions & Answers

How can I see every artwork made by James Irvine?

Every work by James Irvine on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

What are the birthplace and birth year of James Irvine?

James Irvine was born in Menmuir in 1822.

Where are James Irvine's artworks grouped by palette?

James Irvine's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 17, 2026

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