Ask for the famous artists of Anglesey Abbey and you will hear of John Constable, Claude Lorrain, William Etty, Richard Wilson and Joseph Murray Ince.
Our catalogue lists 168 works of Anglesey Abbey by 87 artists; the 22 best known are ranked below, each with the works the museum holds.
Top 10
10 famous artists in Anglesey Abbey, from the most famous down
Dates, birthplace, movement, the works held by the museum in our catalogue and a note from the biography.
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Romanticism
1. John Constable 1776–1837
1776–1837 Born in East Bergholt, United Kingdom Romanticism 4 works held
John Constable was born in 1776 in the village of East Bergholt, Suffolk. About 1792, he began working in the family business, learning the practicalities of the corn trade before his path shifted toward the canvas. The years following his marriage to Maria Bicknell in 1816 were marked by a shifting sense of place.
Held by Anglesey Abbey
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Baroque
2. Claude Lorrain 1600–1682
1600–1682 Born in Chamagne, France Baroque 3 works held
Born around 1600 in Chamagne, a small village in the Duchy of Lorraine (modern-day France), Claude Lorrain – originally Claude Gellée – remains one of the most celebrated landscape painters of the Baroque period. By the 1630s, Claude Lorrain had firmly established himself as the leading landscapist in Italy.
Held by Anglesey Abbey
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Romanticism
3. William Etty 1787–1849
1787–1849 Born in York, United Kingdom Romanticism 15 works held
Born on March 10, 1787, in York, United Kingdom, he was the seventh child of Matthew and Esther Etty. At age 11, on 8 October 1798, he was apprenticed as a printer in Hull. In 1828, he was elected a Royal Academician, a move that solidified his status within the established art world.
Held by Anglesey Abbey
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Romanticism
4. Richard Wilson 1713–1782
1713–1782 Born in Penegoes, United Kingdom Romanticism 3 works held
Richard Wilson was born on July 24, 1713, in Islington, United Kingdom. Details regarding his early life remain scarce, but it is believed he received foundational artistic training. Wilson’s initial skills were likely developed through self-study and observation, as well as potentially from other artists of the time.
Held by Anglesey Abbey
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5. Joseph Murray Ince 1806–1859
1806–1859 Born in London, United Kingdom 5 works held
Born in April 1806 in Marylebone, London, his early years were shaped by the pastoral beauty of Presteigne in Radnorshire, where he spent much of his childhood. His formal training began under the guidance of the esteemed painter David Cox, studying with him from 1823 to 1826.
Held by Anglesey Abbey
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Neoclassicism
6. Dominic Serres 1722–1793
1722–1793 Born in Auch, France Neoclassicism 2 works held
French-born British marine painter and Royal Academy founder known for dramatic naval battles and detailed ship scenes from the Seven Years' War. Serres’s formative years were marked by exposure to European artistic traditions, particularly those prevalent in Spain.
Held by Anglesey Abbey
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Neoclassicism
7. Philip Reinagle 1748–1833
1748–1833 Born in Edinburgh, United Kingdom Neoclassicism 3 works held
Reinagle’s dedication to his craft earned him recognition from the Royal Academy, where he was elected an Associate in 1787 – a prestigious honor signifying substantial accomplishment and artistic merit.
Held by Anglesey Abbey
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8. Aert Schouman 1710–1792
1710–1792 Born in Dordrecht, Netherlands 2 works held
Schouman’s influence was not confined to his own brushstrokes; he was a central architect of the institutional art world in the Netherlands. From 1742 until his death in 1792, he served as the headman of the Dordrecht Guild of St. Luke, a position that placed him at the heart of local artistic governance.
Held by Anglesey Abbey
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9. Franz de Paula Ferg 1689–1740
1689–1740 Born in Vienna, Austria 4 works held
Born in Vienna, Austria, he was the son of the history painter Adam Pankraz Ferg, who provided his initial artistic foundation. By the time he settled in London around 1724, he had become a versatile creator, capable of producing oil paintings, etchings, and engravings that captured both the grandeur of nature and the intimacy of human interaction.
Held by Anglesey Abbey
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Neoclassicism
10. John Thomas Serres 1759–1825
1759–1825 Born in London, United Kingdom Neoclassicism 3 works held
Luny’s apprenticeship wasn’t merely about imitation; it was about absorbing the essence of maritime art. Luny's first exhibited picture in 1778, “A distant view of the island of Madeira and Porto Santo,” showcased his emerging talent and established him as a rising star.
Held by Anglesey Abbey
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The other famous artists in Anglesey Abbey
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11. James Wilson Carmichael
Romanticism
1799–1868 · born in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom · 2 works held
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12. John Frederick Herring, Sr.
Academic Art
1795–1865 · born in London, United Kingdom · 2 works held
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13. William Alexander
1767–1816 · born in Maidstone, United Kingdom · 2 works held
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18. Charles Collins
1680–1744 · born in Dublin, Ireland · 9 works held
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19. Edward Charles Williams
1807–1881 · born in London, United Kingdom · 3 works held
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20. Thomas Churchyard
1798–1865 · born in Kingdom of Great Britain · 2 works held
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21. Samuel John Egbert Jones
1797–1861 · born in Kingdom of Great Britain · 8 works held
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22. Charles Towne
1739–1816 · 2 works held
Figures
Artists of Anglesey Abbey: the counts
Most works held, per artist
Artists by century of birth (two works or more)
Artists by country of birth (two works or more)
Artists by movement (two works or more)
Women
Women artists with works in Anglesey Abbey
3 women artists, 3 works held, in our catalogue of Anglesey Abbey.
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Amelia Long
1762–1837 · born in Belton House, United Kingdom · 1 works held
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Anne Nasmyth
1798–1874 · born in Edinburgh, United Kingdom · 1 works held
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Victoria Susanna Colkett
1840–1926 · born in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · 1 works held
- King's College Chapel (1863)
FAQ
Artists of Anglesey Abbey: questions and answers
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Which famous artists are displayed in Anglesey Abbey?
The ten best-known artists with works in Anglesey Abbey are John Constable (4), Claude Lorrain (3), William Etty (15), Richard Wilson (3), Joseph Murray Ince (5), Dominic Serres (2), Philip Reinagle (3), Aert Schouman (2), Franz de Paula Ferg (4) and John Thomas Serres (3).
Who is the best-known artist of Anglesey Abbey?
John Constable (1776–1837): our catalogue holds 4 works by John Constable at Anglesey Abbey, among them Lamarsh House, Lamarsh, Essex, Embarkation of George IV from Whitehall: the Opening of Waterloo Bridge and Landscape: Boys Fishing. Claude Lorrain and William Etty follow.
Which painter is most represented in Anglesey Abbey?
Our catalogue holds 18 works by Edmund Bristow at Anglesey Abbey; next come William Etty (15), Charles Collins (9) and Samuel John Egbert Jones (8).
How many John Constable paintings are in Anglesey Abbey?
4 works by John Constable at Anglesey Abbey are in our catalogue: Lamarsh House, Lamarsh, Essex (1790), Embarkation of George IV from Whitehall: the Opening of Waterloo Bridge (1817) and Landscape: Boys Fishing (1813) among them.
How many Claude Lorrain paintings are in Anglesey Abbey?
3 works by Claude Lorrain at Anglesey Abbey are in our catalogue: A Classical Landscape with Cattle Crossing a Stream (1670), The Arrival of Aeneas at Pallanteum (1675) and The father of Psyche sacrificing at the Temple of Apollo among them.
What did William Etty paint that hangs in Anglesey Abbey?
15 works by William Etty at Anglesey Abbey are in our catalogue: The Good Samaritan, A Female Nude Striding in a Landscape, The Toilet of Venus and Half-figure of a Reclining Female Nude on Her Side among them.
How many artists does the collection of Anglesey Abbey cover?
87 artists have at least one work of Anglesey Abbey in our catalogue; 22 have two or more. They were born between 1600 and 1810, in 6 countries.
Does Anglesey Abbey have any Leonardo da Vinci paintings?
Our catalogue lists no work by Leonardo da Vinci at Anglesey Abbey.
Does Anglesey Abbey have any Pablo Picasso paintings?
Our catalogue lists no work by Pablo Picasso at Anglesey Abbey.
Are the artists in Anglesey Abbey mostly French, Italian or Dutch?
Counting the artists with two works or more, Anglesey Abbey holds painters born mostly in United Kingdom (14), France (2), Kingdom of Great Britain (2), Netherlands (1) and Austria (1).
Which women artists are in Anglesey Abbey?
3 women artists have works of Anglesey Abbey in our catalogue, among them Amelia Long (1), Anne Nasmyth (1) and Victoria Susanna Colkett (1).
Which centuries do the painters of Anglesey Abbey belong to?
Most of the artists with two works or more at Anglesey Abbey were born in the 18th century (16 artists); the earliest in this ranking is Claude Lorrain (1600–1682), the latest George Cole (1810–1883).
Museum
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The Origins and History of Anglesey Abbey
The history of Anglesey Abbey begins with its foundation as the Hospital of St Mary. Established during the reign of Henry I, the site functioned as a priory of Augustinian Canons regular. This monastic existence continued until 1536, when the priory was closed during the dissolution of the monasteries. Following this period of transition, the property was granted to a lawyer named John Hynde approximately three years later. The estate has undergone many transformations since those early centuries. The current National Trust property in the village of Lode, Cambridgeshire, England, encompasses a country house, a working mill, and 98 acres of landscaped grounds. The site has evolved from its religious origins into a private residence, shaped by the hands of many who occupied the land. Lord Fairhaven held the property until his death in 1966, at which time Anglesey Abbey was left to the National Trust.
The Architecture and Building of the House
The house is a Jacobean-style residence with a layered history that begins long before its current form. It is a Grade I-listed building constructed upon the remains of a monastic priory, once the home of Augustinian Canons regular. This foundation provides a sense of continuity between the medieval past and the later domestic evolution of the site. The structure reflects the transition from a religious institution to a grand country home, with the physical presence of the priory still informing the character of the estate. This wing contains the Abbey Room, the Ship Room, the Business Room, and the Library. Private quarters are distributed through various themed spaces, such as the Newmarket Bedroom, the Cambridge Room, the Queens Bedroom, and the Windsor Room, alongside the Quy Room. These rooms, along with the associated bathrooms, maintain the atmosphere of a lived-in English home. A two-storey picture gallery, designed by Sir Albert Richardson and completed in 1956, provides a dedicated space for the display of fine works.
Famous paintings, Anglesey Abbey: ranked, with pricesAnglesey Abbey: 172 works
How we rank them
Artists with two works or more of Anglesey Abbey in our catalogue, by fame: Wikipedia language editions, visits to the artist's AllPaintingsStore.com page, our own ranking. Works are counted in our catalogue (one entry per work, details and copies excluded), not in the museum's inventory. Dates, birthplaces, movements: the artist's record. Notes: the artist's biography.
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